--- title: "Creative Skills Programme for Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-06" --- # Creative Skills Programme for Young People Buyer: ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0680a2.json) ## Summary Rossendale Borough Council has awarded a contract for the Creative Skills Programme for Young People to The Whitaker Organisation, aimed at fostering creative skills in young people across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. The programme, classified under the services category, focuses on artistic services and is expected to deliver structured creative skills development. The contract, valued at £89,500 net, commenced on 20th July 2026 and will run until 31st March 2030, following an open procurement method. The initiative includes workshops, collaboration with local organisations, and an annual youth-led event, with support from local institutions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a community-focused project that emphasises creativity and youth engagement. Businesses with expertise in artistic services and the ability to design impactful youth programmes will find this contract particularly beneficial. It offers a platform for suppliers to form partnerships with schools and community organisations, and contribute to local employment, training, and creative sectors, thereby fostering business growth and enhancing social value in the region. ## Notice Rossendale Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an inclusive Creative Skills Programme for Young People across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. The programme will deliver structured creative skills development, support progression into employment, training or enterprise, and provide inclusive engagement and co-creation opportunities for young people. The contract includes delivery of workshops, partnership working with local organisations, and an annual youth-led creative event, together with monitoring and evaluation of outcomes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063104-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £89,500 | | Lots value | £89,500 | | Awards value | £89,500 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BACUP | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL13 0BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire | | Local authority | Rossendale | | Electoral ward | Britannia & Lee Mill | | Westminster constituency | Rossendale and Darwen | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE WHITAKER ORGANISATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 6 Jul 2026 at 09:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063104-2026 - 8 May 2026 at 13:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042601-2026 - 8 May 2026 at 13:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042595-2026 - 1 May 2026 at 12:44 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040523-2026 - 20 Apr 2026 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035824-2026 - 13 Apr 2026 at 13:02 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033304-2026 - 13 Apr 2026 at 09:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033105-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063104-2026 6th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042601-2026 8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042595-2026 8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040523-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035824-2026 20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033304-2026 13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033105-2026 13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14627 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14642 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15595 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15596 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15937 Clarification questions and answers 08.05.2026 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15941 Clarification questions and answers 08.05.2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.rossendale.gov.uk - https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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