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title: "Southwark Creative and Cultural Skills Coordinator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058d3f"
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# Southwark Creative and Cultural Skills Coordinator

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058d3f

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking to appoint a provider for the role of Southwark Creative and Cultural Skills Coordinator. This falls under the categories of research and development, and education and training services, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. The contract will run from 1st December 2025 to 1st March 2027. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 22nd September 2025, following the closure of the enquiry period on 15th September 2025. This opportunity, located in London, offers a potential contract value of £125,000 with a gross amount of £150,000. The procurement method is an open competition, and electronic submissions via Proactis are permitted.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the creative and cultural training sectors, particularly those skilled in providing upskilling programmes tailored to individuals with barriers to employment. Suitable candidates would be organisations experienced with education and training, possessing a strong track record in delivering similar projects with innovative solutions. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, are encouraged to apply. With a focus on expanding local skills programmes in Southwark and enhancing employment pathways, this contract offers the potential for impactful community engagement and business growth.

## Notice

Over a 15-month period, the Provider shall: - Establish and coordinate a cohesive programme of locally-based creative and cultural sector upskilling opportunities (the 'skills programme') that support residents furthest from the labour market into employment in the sector or further learning/support as a pathway to employment. - Build capacity within the skills programme to increase the number of upskilling opportunities available to residents. - Explore how access to and progression from the skills programme can be improved for all participating residents, but especially those facing significant barriers to employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051038-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 16:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051038-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051038-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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