Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cec-489a-71c5-9c26-4e195fd33818/north-shields-cultural-quarter-mentoring-programme-re-tender

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# North Shields Cultural Quarter mentoring programme (re-tender)

[North Tyneside Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-tyneside-council)

Estimated value

£80,000

Published

13 May 2024

Deadline

Closed

27 May 2024

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

North Tyneside Council wish to engage with one supplier, with a strong knowledge of and experience of working with creative practitioners and organisations across North Tyneside, to deliver bespoke one-to-one and one-to-many mentoring for Cultural & Creative\* practitioners and businesses based in North Tyneside. The types of creative practitioners supported could be (but not limited to) social enterprises, limited companies, and freelancers. The service will offer intensive advice and support to anyone considering establishing a Cultural & Creative business or developing their individual practice, as well as those looking to grow or diversify an existing business or creative practice. The budget for the Mentoring programme is £80,000 to deliver between June 2024 to April 2027. The maximum value of this Contract may be increased by up to £120,000 over the Contract Period should additional funding be made available to the Authority by the Grantor for provision of the Services.\\r

Further information is available to download immediately after registering an interest via the link below and responses must be received by the deadline stated in the NEPO Portal.\\r

## CPV classification

Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a00ac870-e392-47bc-bc7e-76be9d010944)

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