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title: "Tees-Swale: naturally connected Project Environmental community arts programme"
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# Tees-Swale: naturally connected Project Environmental community arts programme

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8493a1a-58a4-4d9f-b6c8-4b1305bf14a6

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## Summary

Durham County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Tees-Swale: naturally connected Project Environmental community arts programme," aiming to secure an arts professional for the supply and installation of artworks in Upper Teesdale and Swaledale. This project falls within the artistic and literary creation and interpretation services sector and is linked to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The tender period concludes on 1st October 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 29th October 2019 and run until 15th January 2020. The total contract value is set at £12,000, and the delivery will take place in the North East of England.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the arts and creative sectors. Businesses with experience in artistic project delivery and community engagement are well-positioned to compete. By participating in this procurement process, firms have the potential to expand their portfolios, establish relationships with local councils, and contribute to community arts initiatives, thus driving growth and visibility in a dynamic market.

## Notice

The primary objective of the contract is to secure an arts professional to work with the Tees-Swale team to identify suitable artists for supply and installation of artworks in Upper Teesdale and Swaledale. The funding for this Project is provided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Therefore the Council and the appointed supplier will be required to ensure compliance with all funding requirements related to the Contract delivery. The proposed Contract start date is 21st October 2019 to end 15th January 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443593c9-8361-479b-a39d-9a7f51ed9a79 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2019 - 15 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2019 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443593c9-8361-479b-a39d-9a7f51ed9a79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443593c9-8361-479b-a39d-9a7f51ed9a79
  10th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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