--- title: "GB-Colchester: Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Colchester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f6c0385-dff4-4802-8b22-8f28fb0a5bed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f6c0385-dff4-4802-8b22-8f28fb0a5bed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f6c0385-dff4-4802-8b22-8f28fb0a5bed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f6c0385-dff4-4802-8b22-8f28fb0a5bed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-28" --- # GB-Colchester: Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Colchester Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f6c0385-dff4-4802-8b22-8f28fb0a5bed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f6c0385-dff4-4802-8b22-8f28fb0a5bed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f6c0385-dff4-4802-8b22-8f28fb0a5bed.json) ## Summary The Colchester Borough Council is currently seeking a contractor to develop a Cultural Strategy for the Borough of Colchester. This project is positioned within the services sector, falling under the CPV classification of research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with tenders expected to be returned by 12:00 (noon) on 19th February 2021. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2021 and will run until 30th November 2021, with a minimum contract value of £10,000 and a maximum value of £25,000. The strategy aims to encompass various cultural aspects, including arts, heritage, and community activities, while integrating with other local projects and addressing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those engaged in consultancy, cultural arts, and community development. Businesses that can contribute innovative strategies that promote cultural recovery and sustainability, as well as those knowledgeable in integrating community-oriented projects with local tourism and events, would be well-positioned to compete. The ongoing emphasis on resilience within the cultural sector post-Covid indicates a market ripe for businesses aiming to foster creative collaboration with public authorities. ## Notice Colchester Borough Council wishes to commission a Contractor to develop an overarching Cultural Strategy to cover the remainder of the decade to 2030. This will adopt a broad definition of culture to include not only the arts and the creative industries but also heritage and the public realm, and also taking into consideration the links to green spaces, tourism and events. It should cover the full spectrum from established arts and culture to grass roots and community activity, assets and aspirations, across the whole geographical spread of the Borough of Colchester. The Cultural Strategy will be developed in the context of existing Council strategic planning, and that of partners including ACE, our local NPOs, the Creative Colchester Partnership, the University of Essex, the Colchester BID and others. Colchester has recently submitted a Town Deal bid to the PS3.6 billion Towns Fund, and is a partner in the Sport England Essex Local Delivery Pilot; the Council is keen to see the Cultural Strategy integrate with these projects if and where possible. The Borough's cultural sector has demonstrated huge and inspirational resilience and ingenuity in the face of Covid 19. However, the impacts of the pandemic and resultant shutdown have been far reaching and the new strategy must reflect this; incorporating actions to support the recovery in this sector and presenting a positive vision for the post Covid future of arts and culture in Colchester. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the Specification and associated documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Returned tenders must be uploaded to the portal by the closing date of 12:00 (noon) 19th February 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e513b2b-625f-47da-b051-540779be8c08 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO3 3WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2021 at 19:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e513b2b-625f-47da-b051-540779be8c08 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e513b2b-625f-47da-b051-540779be8c08 28th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Cultural-Strategy-for-the-Borough-of-Colchester/QFXW2KV549 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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