---
title: "Creative Minds Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000704684"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-29"
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# Creative Minds Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000704684

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Creative Minds Framework" to multiple suppliers, including Beat Buddies Music, David Douglas, and others. The contract is valued at £200,000 and was signed on 25th August 2022. The framework focuses on providing bespoke, high-quality learning experiences in arts, music, drama, and dance for children in East Ayrshire. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure, creating opportunities for SMEs in the services category to participate in delivering these services.

The "Creative Minds Framework" contract awarded by East Ayrshire Council offers business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the arts, music, and cultural sectors. Companies specializing in providing educational experiences in music, art, drama, and dance can leverage this tender to enhance their portfolio and contribute to the educational and well-being aspects for children in the region. SMEs focusing on delivering creative services aligned with the framework's objectives are well-suited to compete for the contract and contribute to the local community's holistic educational approach.

## Notice

East Ayrshire Council are engaging with a wide range of professional artists/musicians and performers, creative and cultural organisations to provide bespoke, high-quality learning experiences for the children of East Ayrshire. The services delivered under this Framework champions the belief that the arts are powerful in developing a whole person approach to education whilst contributing to mental, social and physical wellbeing. Services include (but are not limited to) music, art, drama and dance. For the avoidance of doubt, supply of goods (e.g. musical instruments, art supplies, sports equipment, educational materials) are not covered by this Framework Agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework duration is 4 years from the commencement date and Bidders may apply at any time throughout the duration of the Framework period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457476 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ANNA-LOUISE BURNS; BEAT BUDDIES MUSIC; DAVID DOUGLAS; ELLA BERTHOUD; FIONA MCLEAN-BUECHEL; JANET MCLELLAN, HOLISTIC BODYWORK; LINDSAY LITTLESON; SCOTT HOUSTON COACHING; STUART A PATERSON; STUART GUFFIE MUSIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457476

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457476
  Creative Minds Framework - East Ayrshire Council are engaging with a wide range of professional artists/musicians and performers, creative and cultural organisations to provide bespoke, high-quality learning experiences for the children of East Ayrshire. The services delivered under this Framework champions the belief that the arts are powerful in developing a whole person approach to education whilst contributing to mental, social and physical wellbeing. Services include (but are not limited to) music, art, drama and dance. For the avoidance of doubt, supply of goods (e.g. musical instruments, art supplies, sports equipment, educational materials) are not covered by this Framework Agreement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000704684

## Provenance

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