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title: "PB2023-01097 - Management and execution of the Storylines Project"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# PB2023-01097 - Management and execution of the Storylines Project

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-846859ef-92d4-4df3-95a7-d616308c8d27

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## Summary

The Darlington Borough Council has awarded a contract for the management and execution of the Storylines Project to CITIZEN SONGWRITERS C.I.C. The project involves artistic and literary creation and interpretation services to celebrate the railway's 200th anniversary. The contract value is £99,000 with a contract period from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, in England.

This direct award tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the artistic and literary sector to engage with a creative project. Businesses with expertise in managing artistic projects and engaging with local artists would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity initiated by Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Retrospective - Management and execution of the Storylines Project - a creative project to celebrate the railway 200 years after its birth engaging with local artists and managed by Citizen Songwriters. Years 2 & 3 are only if funding available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6ecdef-9d06-4d42-9519-595e744706d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZEN SONGWRITERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2023 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6ecdef-9d06-4d42-9519-595e744706d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc6ecdef-9d06-4d42-9519-595e744706d1
  23rd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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