North Kesteven District Council · Awarded contract

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Management of National Centre for Craft and Design and Arts Development Services for North Kesteven District Council

Awarded 31 Mar 2018

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Awarded31 Mar 2018

Value£22,500,000.00

SupplierLincs Inspire Limited

AgencyNorth Kesteven District Council

RegionEast Midlands

CategoryArts & Culture

Expires in 1y 5mo10y term, 86% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expires 30 Mar 2028

About

North Kesteven District Council awarded a contract to Lincs Inspire Limited for the management of the National Centre for Craft and Design (NCCD) in Sleaford and the delivery of arts development services through artsNK.

The contract covers management of a four-storey converted warehouse with four gallery spaces, a retail outlet, and a cafe, as well as the provision of a dynamic programme of high-quality arts and cultural experiences across craft, design, visual and performing arts.

The service includes artsNK, one of England's largest rural arts development agencies, delivering programmes across North Kesteven and wider Lincolnshire.

The contract value is £22,500,000.

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