# UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy \(PACE\) 2025/26

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Kirklees Council](/buyers/kirklees-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Paddock Trust
- Award value: £62,000
- Tender value: £137,000
- Award date: 30 April 2025
- Published: 20 May 2025
- Contract start: 1 May 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 0dc72319-0caf-4fe9-9891-d583b754e838-843589
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-486d5152-8958-454f-a019-b798c27b3204

## Description

Tenders were invited by The Council of the Borough of Kirklees \(the "Council"\) from Suppliers appointed to Category 1 - Community Learning, Engagement & Volunteering of the Adult Education EMP with relevant experience and ability for the UKSPF Participation in the Arts Creative Economy 2025/26 \(the "Services"\) as detailed in the Further Competition documents\. The estimated value of the Services to be awarded is approximately £137,000 In order to meet its requirements, the council has divided the Services into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Supporting Residents to be entrepreneur Ready x 75 - £30,000 Lot 2 - Local Events and Activities x 36 Improved Engagement x 200- £62,00 Lot 3 - Volunteering Opportunities x 75 Jobs Created x 8 - £45,000 The anticipated commencement date for the Call-off Contract\(s\) is 1st May 2025\. The anticipated expiry date for the Call-off Contract\(s\) is 31st March 2026\. Contracts may be extended up to a maximum of 50% of the original contract value at the discretion of Kirklees Council subject to availability of funding and performance\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dc72319-0caf-4fe9-9891-d583b754e838-843589)