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title: "Freelance Evaluator - Storytellers NPO"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b759"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Freelance Evaluator - Storytellers NPO

Buyer: EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b759

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by East Lindsey District Council, aiming to commission a Freelance Evaluator for their Storytellers NPO programme. The programme encompasses diverse cultural activities such as festivals, workshops, and art commissions, largely based in various regions across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to East Lindsey. The procurement, categorized under artistic services, proceeded through a limited competition method below the financial threshold. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2026 and will run from 1st July 2026 until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension contingent on additional funding. This contract signals the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses specializing in cultural and artistic services, as it involves engaging with diverse audiences and supporting artist development. Such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing portfolio experience in managing large-scale cultural projects. The Audience Agency, noted for its experience in cultural engagement, was awarded the contract, highlighting the suitability for businesses with expertise in evaluating and enhancing community-based artistic initiatives. This contract provides a platform for creative industries looking to expand their services across multiple UK regions.

## Notice

The programme includes a combination of: Light festivals / illuminated events Outdoor arts activity Public art commissions Community co-creation projects Participation workshops Cross-artform creative engagement Place-based cultural activity in towns / rural communities The programme aims to increase cultural participation, strengthen pride in place, support artist development, improve wellbeing, and engage diverse audiences. The contract will run from contract sign-off to 31st March 2027, with the potential to extend this for a further 1 year, should additional funding be forthcoming. The prices will be fixed until the expiry date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057267-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | HORNCASTLE |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN9 6PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AUDIENCE AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 14:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057267-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057267-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.theaudienceagency.org/

## Provenance

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