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title: "Award of Artist for Mouth of the Tyne Festival for 2018"
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# Award of Artist for Mouth of the Tyne Festival for 2018

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5645630-685d-43d1-aa55-8e938da01906

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Tyneside Council, which is seeking to secure an artist for the annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival in 2018. This contract falls under event services and has a value of £70,000. The procurement method employed is a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract period is set from 2nd February 2018 to 8th July 2018. The tender was awarded on 1st February 2018, with the award notice published on 14th May 2018.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in event services, particularly those with expertise in artist management and performance coordination. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand a chance to compete, as they are encouraged to participate in this tendering process. Engaging in this contract can help businesses expand their networks and showcase their capabilities during a significant cultural festival, thus fostering growth and potential future partnerships.

## Notice

AWARD ONLY Securing a specific artist for the annual Mouth of the Tyne Festival. An artist must be secured that is appropriate for the event profile, venue, and budget, and may not necessarily be the lowest cost performer on the market. A number of agencies were contacted and appropriate artists identified. This artist is to be contracted through the only agent officially representing them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c1ad8c-dfbf-4b31-af78-27397b6d0773 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2018 - 8 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE ARTIST AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c1ad8c-dfbf-4b31-af78-27397b6d0773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95c1ad8c-dfbf-4b31-af78-27397b6d0773
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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