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title: "Acquisition of a unique artistic performances (Creative Explores)"
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# Acquisition of a unique artistic performances (Creative Explores)

Buyer: NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d4e2

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## Summary

The Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the acquisition of unique artistic performances under the title "Acquisition of a unique artistic performances (Creative Explores)". The procurement falls under the industry category of Recreational, cultural, and sporting services. It was carried out through a limited procurement method using an award procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to two suppliers, Artichoke Trust and Godiva Awakes Trust, for a total value of £704,050. The contract was signed on 11th July 2023.

This tender for unique artistic performances by the Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council presents opportunities for businesses operating in the arts and cultural sector. Companies that specialize in providing artistic and cultural services, events management, and entertainment services are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The negotiated procedure without prior publication allows for the creation or acquisition of unique works of art or artistic performances, making it an exclusive opportunity for selected economic operators.

## Notice

Arts Council England support and funding received to undertake a range or unique artistic performances in connection with the Museum and Arts Gallery (Nuneaton).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Arts Council England support and funding received to undertake a range or unique artistic performances in connection with the Museum and Arts Gallery (Nuneaton), including events, arts and performances such as Imagine Bamboo, TeachMake, Art in the Streets and Combustion. Additional information: Negotiated without a prior call for competition The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: procurement aiming at the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance Explanation: 32.-(1) In the specific cases and circumstances laid down in this regulation, contracting authorities may award public contracts by a negotiated procedure without prior publication. General grounds (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:- (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:- (i)the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance, Please note, the Borough Council undertook due diligence on both suppliers by issuing each a Standard Selection Questionnaire for completion to ensure the suppliers met the Exclusion grounds as per Regulation 57 of the PCR's 2015.

### Procurement Information

Negotiated without a prior call for competition The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: procurement aiming at the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance Explanation: 32.-(1) In the specific cases and circumstances laid down in this regulation, contracting authorities may award public contracts by a negotiated procedure without prior publication. General grounds (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:- (b)where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons:- (i)the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance, Please note, the Borough Council undertook due diligence on both suppliers by issuing each a Standard Selection Questionnaire for completion to ensure the suppliers met the Exclusion grounds as per Regulation 57 of the PCR's 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020537-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £704,050 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NUNEATON & BEDWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NUNEATON |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV11 5AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Nuneaton and Bedworth |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Nuneaton |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARTICHOKE TRUST; GODIVA AWAKES TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2023 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020537-2023
- 8 Jun 2023 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016352-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk/
- https://www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/site/

## Provenance

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