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title: "Award of Artist for Mouth of the Tyne Festival for 2018"
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buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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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-b4b9a105-ca98-4812-9631-ca9462439d36

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## Summary

The North Tyneside Council is currently finalising the award for the title "Award of Artist for Mouth of the Tyne Festival for 2018." This procurement falls under the industry category of business services, specifically relating to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract process is classified as complete, with a direct procurement method employing a single tender action, as the contract value totals £50,000. The award period commenced on 3rd March 2018 and runs until 8th July 2018, with all final decisions made prior to the tender deadline, which concluded on 2nd March 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the arts and event management sectors by providing artist services for local festivals. Businesses specialising in event planning, entertainment booking, or artistic representation would find this particularly suitable for competition. The council's choice to procure through a direct route highlights their focus on securing a high-quality artist for a reputable public event, opening avenues for businesses to showcase their capabilities and expand their market reach.

## 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/649a5e86-f098-415e-87bb-498f10d542e8 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2018 - 8 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CODA AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 May 2018 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649a5e86-f098-415e-87bb-498f10d542e8
- 11 May 2018 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649a5e86-f098-415e-87bb-498f10d542e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/649a5e86-f098-415e-87bb-498f10d542e8
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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