NKDC Arts Service

Location

Lincolnshire:

Description

Management Services to The Hub in Sleaford and Arts Development Service in the district of North Kesteven District Council.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Contract is 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 longstanding 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 also includes the management of the Hub which includes gallery spaces, retail outlet 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 Contract is for 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.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Initial contract is for 5 years from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2028 with the option to extend the contract by up to 5 years to a maximum of 31st March 2033.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Indicators

• Options are available.

Legal Justification

A procurement exercise was run by the Council advertised on Find a Tender Service on 21st July 2022 but no tenders were received. The contract awarded had no material changes to that advertised. Contract notice from the original procurement can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014680-2022 and the notice of non-award can be found here https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2022

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The contract was awarded under R32(2)(a) Public Contracts Regulations 2015 following a procurement exercise where no tenders were received. As per notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019853-2022. The value of the contract is made up from payment of a management fee, external funding and opportunities within the contract for income generation by the supplier.