--- title: "Crewe Town Centre Arts Development and Trail" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CREWE TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-19" --- # Crewe Town Centre Arts Development and Trail Buyer: CREWE TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-795a8d36-53dc-4158-a06f-85dd60caba00.json) ## Summary Crewe Town Council has been awarded a grant under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for the "Crewe Town Centre Arts Development and Trail" project. The council seeks to engage a supplier to build community engagement and capacity for arts development and delivery, including a town centre arts trail in Crewe, England (postal code CW1 2DL). The tender, classified under the CPV code 92310000 for artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, was published on 4 December 2023. The open procedure procurement method was used for this opportunity, with a budget of £90,000, and the contract period starts on 29 January 2024 and ends on 31 March 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in community arts, cultural projects, and public engagement. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate as the procurement is suitable for them. The successful contractor will have the opportunity to collaborate with cultural champions and stakeholders in Crewe, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the community. The project aims for cultural sustainability and growth, creating long-term benefits for businesses with expertise in arts delivery, community engagement, and public installations. This project not only promises immediate business but also strengthens future networking and collaboration opportunities in the region. ## Notice The council has been awarded a grant under the UKSPF to progress work to build community engagement and capacity for arts development and delivery as well as delivery of a town centre arts trail. More details of the tender requirements can be found in the tender brief and other annexes, but the principle is that the council has been working with creative champions, stakeholders and partners for some time and the opportunity to take the next steps on that path towards greater community arts sustainability and engagement is now being taken. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The appointed contractor/supplier will be expected to ensure adherence to all UKSPF guidance The expectation is that the delivery organisation will be visible in Crewe to engage and support cultural champions, build existing networks and understand the cultural community and expectations in Crewe. Additionally, they will develop the concept of an arts trail in Crewe through to delivery, installation and launch. There will be a need for engagement and consultation as well as community capacity building as the aim is to achieve cultural sustainability and growth in Crewe. For absolute clarity, there is no flexibility in the budget or timescale. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834a8a99-29e3-44e7-b2d1-78a21eb4800b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £90,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CREWE TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2DL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COUNTERCULTURE PARTNERSHIP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services ## Release History - 19 Mar 2025 at 07:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834a8a99-29e3-44e7-b2d1-78a21eb4800b - 3 Jan 2024 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce009a8-ffb3-4bd0-a121-53e073f7a485 - 14 Dec 2023 at 14:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce009a8-ffb3-4bd0-a121-53e073f7a485 - 4 Dec 2023 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce009a8-ffb3-4bd0-a121-53e073f7a485 - 4 Dec 2023 at 09:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce009a8-ffb3-4bd0-a121-53e073f7a485 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834a8a99-29e3-44e7-b2d1-78a21eb4800b 19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ce009a8-ffb3-4bd0-a121-53e073f7a485 3rd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77df0193-cdc7-4d33-b209-6420ec2f76c8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/722d3e6e-2fd6-46b1-833d-646d884dfef5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dc8524f-5503-439f-af97-83d1b4c0c947 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29213955-d473-4ebd-8dad-1626bf226735 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6228cce-9688-421d-9643-da9cb450e44f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41f0e3cc-46b9-4938-b7c4-5fbcdd06e4d0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/816a56d1-eb4b-4324-9a0a-6816aa2b7aa8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4f15b3d-03ce-4383-83fe-b648da27a2a5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3cfc0b8c-606c-4129-89db-794d24ecf4aa ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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