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title: "NU/1265 Urban/rural cultural sector engagement and dissemination programme"
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# NU/1265 Urban/rural cultural sector engagement and dissemination programme

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7d33557-9d3a-44dc-a573-e55047ed43c3

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University as the buying organisation, awarding the contract titled "NU/1265 Urban/rural cultural sector engagement and dissemination programme." This project falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a tender with a total value of £27,000, and the contract is set to commence on 2nd May 2017 and conclude on 31st October 2018. Notably, the award status is active as of 1st May 2017, having been published on 22nd May 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enhance their engagement in the cultural sector and community initiatives in the North East. Businesses that specialise in creative services, event management, or community outreach would be particularly well-suited to participate, leveraging their expertise to support the objectives of raising awareness and fostering relationships between cultural organisations and local communities. This contract could enable these businesses to expand their networks and showcase their capabilities through collaborations and events throughout the project's duration.

## Notice

Creative Fuse North East will run until October 2018, and we anticipate this activity will run throughout the duration of delivery. The following broad objectives have been set: The applicant will establish a sector engagement post and, utilising extensive existing networks, host a series of events and activities across the region: * To inspire, engage and support the involvement of North East cultural SMEs in Creative Fuse North East * To introduce cultural organisations to the programmes, raising awareness, developing interest and providing connections to opportunities * To act as an enabler in building relationships between cultural organisations and academics * To help share learning and best practice from the programme across the sector, producing reports and materials for dissemination and open access. * Dissemination event to showcase innovation processes and models

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346efb7f-5c4f-478b-9ad8-33742afdfde6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,972 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TYNESIDE CINEMA |

## 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

- 22 May 2017 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346efb7f-5c4f-478b-9ad8-33742afdfde6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346efb7f-5c4f-478b-9ad8-33742afdfde6
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bedfc664-2603-e711-80dd-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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