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title: "Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) Guest Director - Closing Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0564a0"
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published: "2025-07-23"
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# Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) Guest Director - Closing Programme

Buyer: ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0564a0

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## Summary

Rotherham Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) Guest Director - Closing Programme". This particular procurement process falls under the industry category of artistic services and took place in Rotherham, United Kingdom (region UKE31). The procurement has progressed through the award stage, with the contract being signed on the 16th of July, 2025, and spanning a contract period from the 30th of July, 2025 to the 30th of May, 2026. The project, focused on working with partners and young individuals to craft a creative narrative for the Children's Capital of Culture initiative, employs a procurement method categorised as "Below threshold - unknown". Notably, Walk the Plank, an SME based in Salford, secured the contract with a gross value of £83,712.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses within the artistic and creative sectors, particularly those that specialise in working with culture-related projects, youth engagement, or creative direction. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector would find this contract valuable, given its focus on innovative cultural expressions and community engagement. Organisations similar to Walk the Plank, especially those that can demonstrate a robust capability to interact with a diverse set of stakeholders from governmental bodies to young participants, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. With a significant emphasis on creativity and cultural impact, businesses equipped to deliver distinctive and inclusive cultural experiences stand to benefit substantially in pursuing similar opportunities.

## Notice

Children's Capital of Culture (CCoC) is seeking to appoint a Guest Director to work with partners and children and young people throughout 2025 to develop a creative concept that will celebrate our year as the world's first Children's Capital of Culture and kick start Chapter 4: The Legacy. Bids are encouraged from both individuals and organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042384-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,712 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WALK THE PLANK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2025 at 12:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042384-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042384-2025
  23rd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/
- https://www.walktheplank.co.uk/

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