---
title: "Grant to Metal Culture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067771"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-30"
---

# Grant to Metal Culture

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067771

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea City Council, a sub-central government public authority in the UK, has awarded a contract titled "Grant to Metal Culture" focused on delivering a creative and cultural programme across Southend-on-Sea, Essex. This grant aims to engage professional artists and artistic organisations, fostering cultural programmes within the wider community. The procurement process, categorised under services within the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry, has reached the award stage. The related contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with a gross value of £51,000. The procurement method is noted as below threshold with unspecified details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in creative and cultural services to collaborate with a well-established public entity. The engagement focuses on supporting community and artistic organisations, making it ideal for companies in the cultural sector looking to expand their community impact and portfolio. The involvement in such programmes can enhance connections with both municipal bodies and local communities, providing an excellent platform for growth and visibility within the UK cultural industry. Businesses with expertise in delivering innovative cultural programmes and community engagement would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Delivery of creative and cultural programme across the City. To engage with and support professional artists, artistic organisations and develop cultural programmes across the wider community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028938-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METAL CULTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028938-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028938-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metalculture.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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