Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c25-e76f-71fd-b019-6b3d03d9beb8/nkdc-arts-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # NKDC Arts Services [North Kesteven District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-kesteven-district-council) Estimated value £5,886,900 Published 21 Sept 2017 Deadline Closed 27 Oct 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Management Services to a Craft and Design Gallery and Arts Development Service in the district of North Kesteven District Council. The Arts Partnership mission is to provide a dynamic local regional, national and international programme of high quality arts and cultural experiences across the spectrum of craft, design, visual and performing arts that deliver unique opportunities for artistic development, performance and participation. The Service will include the management of a four storey converted warehouse with four gallery spaces, retail outlet and cafe in Sleaford - the National Centre for Craft and Design (NCCD). It is the largest venue in England entirely dedicated to the exhibition, celebration, support and promotion of national and international contemporary craft and design. The Service also consists of arts NK, one England's largest rural arts development agencies delivering visual and performing arts programmes across the North Kesteven and wider Lincolnshire. ## CPV classification Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/73543ae5-09dd-4557-bd31-98fc0138264b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileNorth Kesteven District Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-kesteven-district-council)[SectorMore Recreation, culture & sport services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/recreation-culture-sport) ## More tenders like this [MTC for repairs & maintenance of CCTV, door access & PA systems Belfast City Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14427-9b26-71c9-b0fc-1762ac4fd84f/mtc-for-repairs-maintenance-of-cctv-door-access-pa-systems)[Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings – Servicio de mantenimiento integral de los edificios e instalaciones asignados al Instituto de Cultura de Barcelona Institut de Cultura de Barcelona 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b1c7-71f0-b866-023ddac57d7a/spain-museum-services-and-preservation-services-of-historical-sites-and-buildi)[Sports facilities operation services – Entretien général du mobilier non raccordé dans les parcs gérés par Bruxelles environnement/ Algemeen onderhoud van het niet-aangesloten meubilair in de door Leefmilieu Brussel beheerde parken. Bruxelles Environnement 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-0282-718b-a1ea-64a042f2219c/belgium-sports-facilities-operation-services-entretien-general-du-mobilier-n)[Sports facilities operation services – renouvellement de la delegation de service public POUR la gestion et l'exploitation DU centre aquatique intercommunal citelium Communaute D'agglomeration de la Region de Chateau Thierry 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-9d21-7022-a36e-bead20117002/france-sports-facilities-operation-services-renouvellement-de-la-delegation)[Archive services – servizi DI censimento, riordino, inventariazione, digitalizzazione E valorizzazione dell’archivio DI deposito E storico dell’arpas nell’ambito del progetto “memoria E innovazione: archivio digitale E Agenzia Regionale Protezione Ambiente della Sardegna 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-1f36-7130-a383-f0b3938dbf36/italy-archive-services-servizi-di-censimento-riordino-inventariazione-dig)[Writing agency services – Upptagning, redigering och utskrift av yttranden i kommunfullmäktige 2027 Stadsledningskontoret 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-a9c3-73ad-87c8-2e6ffaf24b6d/sweden-writing-agency-services-upptagning-redigering-och-utskrift-av-yttran)