---
title: "Cultural Events Programme - Books Alive! Trail"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
---

# Cultural Events Programme - Books Alive! Trail

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afac

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sefton Council for the Cultural Events Programme - Books Alive! Trail has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 29th May 2026. This project falls under the services category, specifically cultural event organisation services, and is part of a series of interactive art installations across Southport Town Centre. The awarded supplier is Make CIC, who will serve as the artistic lead. The procurement method used was a direct approach, classified as below-threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process tailored for specific expertise. The contract period runs from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2026, with a total value of £85,000.

This tender creates promising opportunities for artistic and creative businesses, particularly those with a focus on delivering unique cultural experiences. SMEs with expertise in cultural event organisation and art installation would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, offering a platform to showcase their creativity in a project that highlights the vibrant cultural scene of the Liverpool City region. Such projects not only enhance community engagement and cultural appreciation but also provide a viable pathway for businesses to establish their reputation and expand their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Make CIC are being appointed as the artistic lead for the installation trail, as part of the Books Alive project. Make CIC look after a consortium of artists, makers and creatives across the Liverpool City region who are all specialists in their field and are being commissioned to develop, fabricate and deliver a series of interactive art installations across Southport Town Centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053758-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 11:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053758-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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