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title: "Schools Go Smarter: Theatre in Education"
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# Schools Go Smarter: Theatre in Education

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e42a92c-bf93-45f1-ab5b-46c2b065ebd3

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## Summary

The contracting authority, Gateshead Council, has awarded a contract for the provision of Theatre in Education services under the initiative "Schools Go Smarter" across five Tyne and Wear districts and Northumberland. The procurement process was completed via an open procedure (below threshold), with a contract value of £148,778.96. The contract period will start on September 6, 2023, and continue until September 5, 2027, offering opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector to engage with the Council.

This tender presents opportunities for Theatre in Education providers, especially those focused on delivering education interventions to Key Stage 3 pupils. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract, which prioritizes delivering educational services to the specified regions. Businesses with expertise in theatrical production and entertainment services may find this tender particularly appealing due to its focus on engaging with pupils at the targeted educational level.

## Notice

On behalf of Schools Go Smarter, Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint a Theatre in Education provider to deliver education interventions to Key Stage 3 pupils across the five Tyne and Wear districts and Northumberland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00abc0ae-b79a-48b7-867b-f3da0ddd7b5f |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2023 - 5 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,778 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,778 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THEATRE SPACE NE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92312100 - Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00abc0ae-b79a-48b7-867b-f3da0ddd7b5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00abc0ae-b79a-48b7-867b-f3da0ddd7b5f
  6th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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