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title: "Creative Minds Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000743945"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-17"
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# Creative Minds Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000743945

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## Summary

The East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Creative Minds Framework" to engage professional artists and performers for learning experiences in East Ayrshire. The procurement stage was completed on September 6, 2023, with a contract value of £200,000. The framework focuses on services related to music, art, drama, and dance, supporting holistic education and well-being for children in the region.

The "Creative Minds Framework" tender offers opportunities for SMEs in the arts and cultural sector to collaborate with the East Ayrshire Council. Businesses providing educational and creative services, such as musicians, performers, and artists, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The 4-year framework allows flexibility for bidders to apply at any time, providing a conducive environment for growth and collaboration in arts education.

## 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=OCT490646 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABRSM; ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND; FREELANCE MUSICIAN; MORAG TODD |

## 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

- 17 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490646

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490646
  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-r6ebe6-0000743945
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kilmarnock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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