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title: "Provision of an Arts and Culture Support Service"
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# Provision of an Arts and Culture Support Service

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a3d15c4-cd64-4840-ae99-55e8e3558ae3

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## Summary

The Dorset Council is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "Provision of an Arts and Culture Support Service." The contract, valued at £635,000, aims to enhance arts and cultural services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 25th June 2021, and the successful supplier will provide support to the arts sector over a duration of five years, commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 30th September 2026. This open procedure invites businesses to participate in developing a collaborative framework for cultural support and recovery following the disruptions caused by the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in the arts and culture sector. Potential bidders should consider their capacity to provide strategic support and develop new funding streams for cultural organisations in Dorset. Companies with experience in cultural leadership, community engagement, and those that can demonstrate effective partnership-working will be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately contributing to the revitalisation and sustainable growth of Dorset's cultural landscape.

## Notice

Dorset Council's Leisure Services are seeking to commission an arts and culture support service provider to further develop the successful work provided over the last six years and to drive forward the cultural strategic visions for Dorset, working with the Dorset Council Officers leading on Cultural services. This is a five-year contract and will require the supplier to provide infrastructure support to the arts and cultural sector of Dorset, to work with organisations and creatives to stabilise and recover following the pandemic of 2020 and 2021. The supplier will champion the power of economic and social impact of the arts through collaborative partnership working and through development of new funding streams to provide infrastructure support to Dorset's arts organisations and those working in the cultural sector. Through effective leadership, the service will drive the creation of a successful and effective framework such as a Cultural Compact for Dorset and to co-lead with the Council, and the development of a dynamic and productive educational partnership to benefit all young people in Dorset.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682e9646-167c-4610-b993-6b3d94bfe9d8 |
| 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 | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £635,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| 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 | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682e9646-167c-4610-b993-6b3d94bfe9d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/682e9646-167c-4610-b993-6b3d94bfe9d8
  25th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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