Published date: 21 July 2022

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Opportunity (published 21 July 2022, last edited 21 July 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£10,000,000

Procurement reference

NKESTDC001-DN613360-66647164

Published date

21 July 2022

Closing date

24 August 2022

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

1 April 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Contract is intended to be for a Arts Development Service in the district of North Kesteven District Council and management services to The Hub in Sleaford.

The Council has developed a nationally acclaimed, high-quality Arts Services through its long-standing commitment and investment in arts and culture, that offers a robust foundation upon which to build greater levels of community engagement and participation in the arts.

The contract will also include the management of the Hub which includes gallery spaces, retail outlet, commercial lets and cafe. In 2021, the Council completed a £1.27 million refurbishment on The Hub.

The Arts Service, incorporating The Hub has been an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) since 2015. The Council is seeking a partner to deliver its portfolio of Arts Services, including delivery of the NPO Business Plan, for an initial contract length of 5 years with the option to extend the contract by up to 5 years.

About the buyer

Contact name

Deane Fehnert

Address

Orchard House
Orchard Street
Lincoln
LN1 1BA
England

Email

Deane.Fehnert@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Website

https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/