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title: "NKDC Arts Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d7fa"
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# NKDC Arts Service

Buyer: NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d7fa

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## Summary

The North Kesteven District Council recently awarded a contract for management services to The Hub in Sleaford and Arts Development Service in the recreational, cultural and sporting services industry category. The contract, known as NKDC Arts Service, involves an initial 5-year period starting from April 1, 2023, with options to extend for up to an additional 5 years, creating an opportunity for suppliers to engage in income generation activities. The contracting authority, North Kesteven District Council, based in Sleaford, United Kingdom, conducted the procurement process through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender by the North Kesteven District Council offers business growth opportunities to suppliers capable of delivering arts services and managing cultural spaces. Businesses interested in offering high-quality arts services and managing cultural facilities such as galleries, retail outlets, and cafes are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a contract value of £10,000,000, awarded to Greenwich Leisure Limited, this tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers aiming to engage with the arts and culture sector in the North Kesteven District.

## 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 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 also includes the management of the Hub which includes gallery spaces, retail outlet 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 Contract is for 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.

Options: Initial contract is for 5 years from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028 with the option to extend the contract by up to 5 years to a maximum of 31st March 2033.

### Procurement Information

A procurement exercise was run by the Council advertised on Find a Tender Service on 21st July 2022 but no tenders were received. The contract awarded had no material changes to that advertised. Contract notice from the original procurement can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014680-2022 and the notice of non-award can be found here https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017547-2023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 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 | £10,000,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENWICH LEISURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2023 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017547-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014680-2022
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2022
- https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/

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