Scope
Description
To ensure continuity of support for both artistic measure and resources they hold. This type of specialised work i.e. community workshops with new and existing groups is best suited for a South Tyneside based company and CS have the contacts and can also draw on additional funding. They are the only organisation with these skills and we have been working with them for over 5 years. They have a proven track record for delivering the requirements from the Arts Council and have access to Community Champions which satisfies an element of the grant application and are also well know for the high quality of work with Arts Council England and this strengthens our bid
The parade comprises of up to 2000 people drawn from local community groups and organisations along with "professional" content which has previously included bands/ musicians, carnival groups, stilt walkers and other performing arts practitioners. In addition, there are 2 dressed floats. Our aim is to deliver a parade which has a strong focus on community participation and cocreation that is visually spectacular and energies the town centre/ seafront route.
Subject to a successful funding application we are looking to commission an arts organisation to:
• Deliver a co-ordinated parade which will include (but not be limited to) walking entries, stilt walkers, structures, floats, bands, percussion groups and musicians.
• Engage with local community groups/ schools across South Tyneside through workshops and creative sessions (i.e. costume design) to co-create the theme of the parade which will be. "A Legacy of Industry, A Future of Sustainability OR Powering Progress: Past, Present & Future"
• Ensure energy and exceptional visual quality.
Contract 1. Community Engagement Producer/ Choreographer
Supplier
Contract value
- £135,000 excluding VAT
- £162,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
23 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 1 x 12 month extension available to use.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92312000 - Artistic services
Contract locations
- UKC22 - Tyneside
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
The Cultural Spring
2.18, One Trinity Green
South Shields
NE33 1AS
United Kingdom
Email: info@theculturalspring.org.uk
Website: http://www.theculturalspring.org.uk
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Community Engagement Producer/ Choreographer
Contracting authority
South Tyneside Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYPB-8737-VBHG
Town Hall and Civic Offices, Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government