Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
North Kesteven District Council
District Council Offices, Kesteven Street
Sleaford
NG34 7EF
Contact
Mr Tony Mabbott
tony_mabbott@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1529414155
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NKDC Arts Service
Reference number
DN613360
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Management Services to The Hub in Sleaford and Arts Development Service in the district of North Kesteven District Council.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 July 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
If you are interested in the opportunity and wish to express an interest, please email: Tony Mabbott Tony_Mabbott@n-kesteven.gov.uk. All interested organisations will be provided with a copy of the Council's Opportunity Document and offered a site tour to the Hub undertaken by NKDC officers.
It is envisaged that the contract terms will be for an initial period of five (5) years intended to commence 1.4.2023 with the option to extend for five (5) further years up to a maximum contract period of ten (10) years.