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title: "Cultural Consultancy for the Arts in Somerset"
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# Cultural Consultancy for the Arts in Somerset

Buyer: SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b19fa430-fd3f-4434-ace0-11491a88edde

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## Summary

South Somerset District Council is conducting a procurement process for a project titled "Cultural Consultancy for the Arts in Somerset." This initiative, classified under research and development consultancy services, aims to create a cultural strategy for Somerset, supported by the collaboration of five local authorities. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 24 June 2022. The contract, valued at £36,000, is set to commence on 18 July 2022 and will run until 31 March 2023, with the primary location being England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly in research, project management, and evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the arts and cultural sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process can help such businesses expand their portfolio and contribute positively to the arts and culture landscape in Somerset, fostering growth and visibility in local community projects.

## Notice

SSDC are looking to appoint a cultural consultant to support a project which sets out to create and develop a cultural strategy for the county of Somerset, with the ambition that the new Somerset Unitary Authority adopts the strategy. The project and creation of a cultural strategy for Somerset, is being developed by the five local authorities in Somerset and will be a critical advocate for the arts and culture in Somerset. This project seeks to unite the existing five local authorities in Somerset and to present an exciting vision for the role of culture within our county and the communities the council serves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97b8287-d5f0-47d6-9499-c55c95ff4124 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,750 |
| 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 | SOUTH SOMERSET DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| 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 | THE FIFTH SECTOR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97b8287-d5f0-47d6-9499-c55c95ff4124
- 25 May 2022 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842ba124-cbfe-4c95-aad9-d1d8752fbfef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e97b8287-d5f0-47d6-9499-c55c95ff4124
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842ba124-cbfe-4c95-aad9-d1d8752fbfef
  25th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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