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title: "Co-ordination and Project Management of the Towns of Culture"
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# Co-ordination and Project Management of the Towns of Culture

Buyer: WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e3add57-17f6-46af-bd57-f026ce12718a

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## Summary

Weymouth Town Council, in collaboration with Portland Town Council and Dorset Council, is seeking an experienced individual, company, or organisation to provide coordination and project management services for the Towns of Culture programme. This initiative, established by the Arts Development Company, aims to celebrate and shape the cultural identity of Portland and Weymouth. The project, titled "Co-ordination and Project Management of the Towns of Culture," falls under the industry category of Project Management Consultancy Services (CPV ID 72224000). The tender process is in the 'Tender' stage, with an open procedure below the threshold. Key deadlines include the tender submission end date on 6 January 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 20 January 2025 and conclude by 31 December 2025. The programme will be delivering numerous cultural and community events, with a minimum contract value of £35,000 and a maximum of £45,000. The project's postal code is DT2 8NG.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises). Companies specialising in project management, particularly those with experience in cultural and community project management, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The initiative aims to enhance community engagement and foster local creativity and talent, thereby allowing participating businesses to establish a strong foothold in the regional cultural sector. Businesses that can demonstrate agility, innovation, and a solid track record in managing similar projects will be well-placed to succeed in this tender process, contributing to the vibrant cultural development of Weymouth and Portland.

## Notice

Weymouth Town Council, Portland Town Council and its partners are looking to appoint an experienced person/company/organisation to provide services for the coordination and project management of the Towns of Culture. The contract is anticipated to commence no later than January 2025 until December 2025. To apply please email janebiscombe@weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk The project is currently funded by Dorset Council, Portland Town Council and Weymouth Town Council. About The Towns Of Culture The Towns of Culture (ToC) initiative - established by the Arts Development Company - is to celebrate and shape the identity of a place through creative and cultural projects and events - a celebration of community and creativity: Dorset Town of Culture - Arts Development Company. During August 2024 Portland and Weymouth were awarded joint Towns of Culture 2025. Portland and Weymouth will deliver a programme of extraordinary cultural, community events and activities across the towns in 2025. We have proud traditions of arts and culture, and we want to build on these and move into the next phase of our artistic and cultural development. Our arts and culture programme "Reveal" is designed to bring opportunities to where people already live and visit, helping to create lasting memories and develop confidence and talents for the future. REVEAL...community, place, talent, culture

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1420ea7b-6005-497d-b016-6361307589bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEYMOUTH TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEYMOUTH |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT4 8NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Melcombe Regis |
| Westminster constituency | South Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2024 at 13:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1420ea7b-6005-497d-b016-6361307589bf
- 29 Nov 2024 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1420ea7b-6005-497d-b016-6361307589bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1420ea7b-6005-497d-b016-6361307589bf
  29th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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