Leeds Culture Strategy Renewal

What the buyer is asking for

The procurement has been established to appoint a consultant (or consultancy team) to develop a new city-wide Leeds Culture Strategy 2027-2037 on behalf of Leeds City Council, with funding stakeholders Arts Council England and Culture Consortium Leeds. The strategy will provide a shared long-term vision for culture and creativity in Leeds and position culture as a key contributor to the city's economic growth, health and wellbeing, place-making, social inclusion, community development and international profile. The commission seeks to: Co-produce an ambitious, evidence-based strategy for the next ten years. Place culture and creativity at the heart of Leeds's future development and align with the city's wider ambitions and priorities. Improve participation, representation and access to culture across all communities. Support inclusive growth and demonstrate how culture can help address inequalities. Strengthen cultural infrastructure, partnerships and networks across the city. Create a practical delivery framework, action plans, governance arrangements and monitoring framework to guide future investment and collective action. The successful consultant will undertake: Discovery and evidence review of existing strategies, research, cultural assets and data. Stakeholder engagement and co-production involving communities, cultural organisations, businesses, strategic partners and residents across Leeds. Strategy development and design, including a vision, priorities, outcomes framework and draft strategy. Consultation and refinement of the draft strategy. Production of the final Culture Strategy, delivery plan, monitoring and evaluation framework, and governance recommendations. The procurement amount is up to £50,000. Tenders must be submitted electronically.

What you must already have

Conditions of participation. These are pass or fail, so check them before writing anything.

• UK based organisations only Consultant Specification Essential • Demonstrable experience developing innovative and ambitious cultural strategies, with diverse representation at the centre of all activity. • Experience collaborating with local authorities. • Strong facilitation and engagement skills. • Experience of inclusive community co-production. • Understanding of cultural policy and place-based development. • Ability to manage complex partnership projects. Desirable • Experience/knowledge of creative health. • Experience/knowledge of inclusive growth frameworks. • Experience in evaluation and impact measurement. • Knowledge of Leeds and West Yorkshire cultural ecology.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   5 Nov 2026, 10:51 GMT
2. Clarification questions byin 21 days

   27 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 58 days

   3 Jan 2027, 23:59 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

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Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice5 Nov 2026, 10:51 GMT105057-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender