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title: "NKDC Arts Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033ffe"
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buyer: "NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# NKDC Arts Service

Buyer: NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033ffe

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## Summary

The North Kesteven District Council is seeking a partner to deliver management services for The Hub in Sleaford and Arts Development Services in the district. This opportunity falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category. The procurement stage is currently at the active status, with a tender period ending on 24th August 2022. The Council aims for a five-year contract with the option to extend for an additional five years, offering growth potential for businesses in the arts sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the arts and cultural sector to partner with North Kesteven District Council in delivering a nationally acclaimed Arts Service. The Council has a strong focus on community engagement and participation in the arts. Businesses interested in providing quality services within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry should consider participating in this open procedure tender, which aligns with the Council's commitment to arts and culture development.

## Notice

Management Services to The Hub in Sleaford and Arts Development Service in the district of North Kesteven District Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is intended to be for a Arts Development Service in the district of North Kesteven District Council and management services to The Hub in Sleaford. The Council has developed a nationally acclaimed, high-quality Arts Services through its longstanding commitment and investment in arts and culture, that offers a robust foundation upon which to build greater levels of community engagement and participation in the arts. The contract will also include the management of the Hub which includes gallery spaces, retail outlet, commercial lets and cafe. In 2021, the Council completed a PS1.27 million refurbishment on The Hub. The Arts Service, incorporating The Hub has been an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) since 2015. The Council is seeking a partner to deliver its portfolio of Arts Services, including delivery of the NPO Business Plan, for an initial contract length of 5 years with the option to extend the contract by up to 5 years.

Renewal: The Service will be reviewed approximately one year prior to expiry and details will be communicated accordingly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030231-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SLEAFORD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 7EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | North Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Sleaford Navigation |
| Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2022 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030231-2022
- 25 Jul 2022 at 14:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020184-2022
- 21 Jul 2022 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2022
- 1 Jun 2022 at 10:29 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015320-2022
- 25 May 2022 at 15:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014680-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/
- https://www.procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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