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title: "Participatory Arts Services for Children & Young People"
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# Participatory Arts Services for Children & Young People

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee4db698-d137-436d-a8bf-9f32ad00b497

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## Summary

Durham County Council is overseeing a completed tender titled "Participatory Arts Services for Children & Young People," focusing on delivering specialist arts and creative programmes aimed at children and young people in County Durham. The procurement process, conducted via a Negotiated Procedure, began with the tender period closing on 1 March 2018 and the subsequent contract taking effect from 1 April 2018, set to expire on 31 March 2021. The contract value is £40,500 under the CPV classification of Education and Training Services, with delivery expected in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in arts and education services. Businesses with expertise in developing participatory arts projects, particularly those with strong relationships with educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The emphasis on delivering positive outcomes for children and young people marks a unique niche for companies that can demonstrate tailored services and creative solutions in this field.

## Notice

Delivery of specialist arts and creative programmes of work with and for children and young people, families and educators in County Durham - with emphasis on schools work that delivers a range of positive outcomes for children & young people. This work requires specialist knowledge of developing high quality participatory arts projects and outstanding existing relationships with County Durham schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea66375-4cfa-4bfc-9ae1-2ea59160e8e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,500 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE FORGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 14:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea66375-4cfa-4bfc-9ae1-2ea59160e8e7
- 15 Mar 2018 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea66375-4cfa-4bfc-9ae1-2ea59160e8e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea66375-4cfa-4bfc-9ae1-2ea59160e8e7
  10th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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