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title: "Creative Producer for Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064f12"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Creative Producer for Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064f12

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council has awarded a contract for the role of Creative Producer for the Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word, which is set in South Shields, United Kingdom. This contract, completed under a limited procurement method, focuses on the development of a family-oriented exhibition inspired by children’s literature, designed to be engaging for both adults and children with interactive and immersive elements. The project is classified under artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, in the industry category of services. The contract was awarded to Suzie Devey, with the period of execution starting on the 21st of May 2026 and ending on the 31st of January 2027. The procurement process stage was marked by its award in May 2026.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the creation and delivery of innovative, cultural, and family-friendly experiences. Companies with a background in designing interactive and visually striking exhibitions, particularly those with digital augmentation skills and experience in high footfall cultural venues, would find this project aligns well with their expertise. The involvement of SMEs, like the supplier Suzie Devey, demonstrates the potential for smaller enterprises to competitively engage in such procurement processes, provided they can showcase a proven track record of delivering quality experiences in the public cultural space. This contract also suggests ongoing opportunities for companies seeking to collaborate with local government authorities within the UK.

## Notice

Creative Producer for Summer 2026 Exhibition at The Word To design an exhibition for Summer 2026 in the 170m2 main exhibition space on the ground floor. Our aim is to create a family orientated experience with interactive elements for all ages to enjoy. The exhibition must be an engaging, robust and high-quality experience for adults as well as children. The successful candidate will: * Develop a creative concept inspired by children's literature. Themes of interest include imaginary worlds, fairytales, myths and legends, and/or mythical creatures, with scope for interpretation and innovation. * Develop an experience with immersive elements, and opportunities for people to put themselves into the book/picture (selfies). * Design immersive experiences that encourage fun and playful interaction for both children and adults. These should include creative opportunities for participation and for visitors to place themselves within scenes or stories, using a mix of physical and digital elements - such as selfie stations or augmented reality features - to enhance engagement. * Evidence a strong track record of developing and delivering innovative, high-quality experiences in public cultural spaces such as theatres, museums, libraries, and similar venues. * Deliver visually striking and durable designs capable of accommodating high visitor footfall and sustained interaction over a six-month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047066-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUZIE DEVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 12:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047066-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 13:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012905-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047066-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012905-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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