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title: "EVALUATION PARTNER CULTURAL IMPACT AWARD"
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# EVALUATION PARTNER CULTURAL IMPACT AWARD

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb646600-8f52-4831-b198-76bdf98e1bc7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Merton has conducted a public procurement process for the "Evaluation Partner Cultural Impact Award" aimed at evaluating cultural projects under the London Borough of Culture programme. This award, part of an initiative launched by the Mayor of London, involves boroughs such as Barnet, Greenwich, and Merton, and is supported by Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The process follows an open procedure and focuses on recreational, cultural, and sporting services, with a contract period from 11th November 2025 to 20th November 2027. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded to Fry Creative on 6th November 2025. The tender, valued at £30,000, envisages cultural programmes to strengthen communities and enhance wellbeing, aiming for completion by the end of 2027.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses involved in cultural, recreational, and sporting services, particularly SMEs and VCSE organisations, as indicated by its suitability criteria. As the programme prioritises community engagement and cultural innovation, businesses focused on creative consultancy and cultural evaluation are well-suited to compete. Merton's procurement offer encourages collaboration for cultural development in England, promising growth and resilience for participating organisations, particularly those with experience in community-driven projects and strategic cultural impact assessment. Fry Creative, a large-scale entity, has emerged as the successful bidder, aligning its expertise with the evaluation requirements set forth by the challenging criteria of the Cultural Impact Award.

## Notice

The London Borough of Culture (LBOC) programme, launched by the Mayor of London, supports boroughs to use culture as a catalyst for community pride, creativity, and local change. It funds ambitious, resident-led cultural programmes that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing, and contribute to London's recovery, with a focus on youth engagement, civic participation, and skills development. As part of LBOC the London Boroughs of Barnet, Greenwich, and Merton have received a Cultural Impact Award (CIA) to pilot innovative cultural projects, supported by the Mayor of London, Arts Council England, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The three boroughs will deliver their main programmes in 2026 and undertake a joint evaluation aligned with the overarching LBOC framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c204868-12cd-4eb7-8bb1-d1c0e6fa734d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2025 - 20 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON |
| Locality | MORDEN |
| Post town | Sutton |
| Postcode | SM4 5DX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton |
| Local authority | Merton |
| Electoral ward | Merton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Wimbledon |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRY CREATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c204868-12cd-4eb7-8bb1-d1c0e6fa734d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c204868-12cd-4eb7-8bb1-d1c0e6fa734d
  3rd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=111dcd9b-3a9d-f011-813a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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