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Southwark Creative and Cultural Skills Coordinator

London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Address: Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street, London, UKI44, SE12QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Matt Rolfe

Contact Email: Matthew.Rolfe@southwark.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
125000.0 GBP
Gross: 150000 GBP
Published
22 Aug 2025, 16:29
Deadline
22 Sep 2025, 08:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Over a 15-month period, the Provider shall: - Establish and coordinate a cohesive programme of locally-based creative and cultural sector upskilling opportunities (the 'skills programme') that support residents furthest from the labour market into employment in the sector or further learning/support as a pathway to employment. - Build capacity within the skills programme to increase the number of upskilling opportunities available to residents. - Explore how access to and progression from the skills programme can be improved for all participating residents, but especially those facing significant barriers to employment.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051038-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 125,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 150,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-01T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Provider's Proposal (80%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value Submission (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing Schedule (10%)

Documents

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