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title: "Young Journalist Academy Coverage on Events and Programme"
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# Young Journalist Academy Coverage on Events and Programme

Buyer: EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5c0

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Young Journalist Academy Coverage on Events and Programme" has been concluded by East Lindsey District Council, located in Horncastle, United Kingdom. This contract, awarded on 1st July 2026, will run until 31st March 2028 and involves the delivery of artistic services under the coordination of the public authority. The procurement method used was direct purchasing below the threshold, bypassing competitive tendering, due to the bespoke nature of the services provided by Paradigm Arts Limited, recognised for their unique, proprietary programme in youth media engagement. The project is fully funded by Arts Council England, with a contract valued at £42,000 gross, with the supplier Paradigm Arts Limited playing a central role in service delivery across multiple regions in the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in artistic and educational programmes aimed at youth engagement. Companies similar to Paradigm Arts Limited, which focus on proprietary educational methodologies and have a proven track record with public authorities, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Additionally, businesses looking to furnish specialised services, infrastructure, or intellectual property within the creative sector could find similar opportunities for growth through public sector partnerships, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on the creative arts.

## Notice

This commission will appoint Paradigm Arts to deliver its established Young Journalist Academy (YJA) programme, creating Storytelling News Desks at creative hub sites. Paradigm Arts is the creator and sole provider of the Young Journalist Academy, including its methodology, infrastructure, licensing arrangements and intellectual property. The proposed service has been developed specifically around this established programme and its specialist expertise in youth media engagement. As the requirement relates to a unique, proprietary programme that cannot reasonably be replicated by another provider, it has not been possible to competitively procure this commission. This commission is fully funded through Arts Council England NPO funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063898-2026 |
| 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 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## 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 | PARADIGM ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 07:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063898-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063898-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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