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title: "Creative Minds Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000764353"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-30"
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# Creative Minds Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000764353

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Creative Minds Framework" to multiple suppliers such as NYCOS - National Youth Choir of Scotland, icecream projects ltd, and others. The services under this framework focus on providing bespoke learning experiences through arts, music, drama, and dance for the children of East Ayrshire. The procurement process was completed, and the contract is currently active with a value of £200,000. The duration of the framework is set at 4 years, offering opportunities for SMEs and creative/cultural organisations to engage in providing educational services in the region.

This procurement process by East Ayrshire Council in the services category has potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs and creative/cultural organisations. Businesses that offer services related to arts, music, drama, and dance, aiming to enhance educational experiences and contribute to mental, social, and physical well-being, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The variety of suppliers involved in this framework signals opportunities for collaboration and growth in the creative sector within East Ayrshire.

## 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=MAY506270 |
| 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 | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | DANIEL TEENAN; ELEANOR CARRIE; ICECREAM PROJECTS; LOUISE CHUDLEIGH; MATTHEW SMITH; NAOMI PRIESTNALL; NYCOS - NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIR OF SCOTLAND |

## 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

- 30 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506270

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506270
  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-r6ebe6-0000764353
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/kilmarnock-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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