--- title: "Creative Producer for Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d123d82d-9ed1-4143-916f-128b7f8712e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d123d82d-9ed1-4143-916f-128b7f8712e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d123d82d-9ed1-4143-916f-128b7f8712e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d123d82d-9ed1-4143-916f-128b7f8712e2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-21" --- # Creative Producer for Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022 Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d123d82d-9ed1-4143-916f-128b7f8712e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d123d82d-9ed1-4143-916f-128b7f8712e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d123d82d-9ed1-4143-916f-128b7f8712e2.json) ## Summary The Knowsley Council is seeking a Creative Producer for the "Creative Producer for Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022" tender. This initiative, falling within the arts facility operation services industry category, aims to deliver a distinctive programme of events to celebrate Knowsley's accolade as the Liverpool City Region's Borough of Culture in 2022. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to conclude on 11th June 2021. Following the contract's start on 30th July 2021, the services will be required until 31st January 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £45,000, and the procurement method will follow an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cultural production, event planning, and community engagement. Companies with experience in co-production models and those able to craft compelling narratives through storytelling are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses that excel in project management, possess a strong network of creative partners, and can demonstrate a history of delivering high-impact cultural programmes will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise and capabilities, fostering potential growth in the competitive public sector landscape. ## Notice Knowsley Council are looking to recruit a freelance Creative Producer or organisation to plan and deliver a strong programme of major events and art activities as part of Knowsley's Borough of Culture 2022. Knowsley will be the Liverpool City Region's Borough of Culture in 2022. Borough of Culture is awarded annually on a rotational basis to one of the six local authorities that make up the Liverpool City Region. In Knowsley's year of culture this coincides with the opening of the Shakespeare North Playhouse. We are excited to celebrate an ambitious year of culture and shape the vision to create a rich, diverse programme for our special year, which will broadly focus on 'storytelling' and heritage. Our strands will involve every creative, business, schoolchild and village/town bringing their stories to life through special moments, events and projects. The hope is that Knowsley will become a borough of storytelling in 2022 - stories of people, places and magic! The Role The Creative Producer will be expected to develop a range of inspirational, creative ideas and opportunities and plan for the delivery of a dynamic, rich and diverse programme of cultural events and spectacles leading up to Borough of Culture 2022. The programme will need to be aspirational and accessible, and include engagement and co-creation within the community. Working with a small team, within Knowsley Council's Culture Development and Events Service, the Creative Producer will be expected to deliver event plans, both small and large scale, and plan evaluation models and consider legacies. This will ensure a spectacular programme and outstanding cultural experience for all. The Creative Producer will be expected to implement effective delivery models for events and be experienced with the costs associated. The Creative Producer will be experienced in working with a range of creative partners and companies to execute Knowsley's Borough of Culture programme through to the final stages of production. Experience of writing ambitious funding bids is a necessity. The role will also involve researching hybrid models for events including online and digital platforms in line with the current landscape. The role is suited to an experienced high calibre creative producer who has experience of co-production models. The role will need someone who is proactive, self motivated, flexible, resilient, responsive, and able to form creative entrepreneurial partnerships to help support Knowsley's Borough of Culture year. Outstanding project and event management skills are essential, as is an ability to communicate to a high standard and have a proven track records in influencing and negotiating and evidence of producing quality cultural programmes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dec8ed-cfaf-4dda-80b6-638d1c3621d3 | | 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 | 21 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUYTON | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L36 9UX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Knowsley | | Electoral ward | Roby | | Westminster constituency | Knowsley | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services ## Release History - 21 May 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dec8ed-cfaf-4dda-80b6-638d1c3621d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0dec8ed-cfaf-4dda-80b6-638d1c3621d3 21st May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.knowsley.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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