Research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects

City of London Corporation
London
Direct award
1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026

Research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects per calendar year. The scope includes the delivery of associated programmes, festivals, and special events hosted at the Barbican and other related venues, incorporating community outreach components.

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Awarded value: £58k; As published
Published: 12 February 2026
Awarded: 28 November 2025; A Throw of Dice Touring Limited
Contract length: 12 months; Ends 1 December 2026

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of creative research, development, and delivery services for contemporary music programmes, festivals, and outreach events at cultural venues.

Research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects per calendar year
Programmes per calendar year, including outreach
Festivals and special events at the Barbican and other related venues

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 12 months
Contract dates: 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 73210000

Services in this contract

Curation and cultural programmingMain service£30k typicalResearch and development of contemporary music projects, programmes and festivals at the Barbican

Lifecycle

Published
12 February 2026
Contract awardedto A Throw of Dice Touring Limited
28 November 2025
Contract starts
1 December 2025
Contract ends
1 December 2026

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/348864/research-and-development-of-up-to-twelve-contemporary-music-projects
Buyer reference: ocds-h6vhtk-064e9e
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e9e
Last checked: 5 November 2026

City of London Corporation. Research and development of up to twelve contemporary music projects. Contract award, 12 February 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/348864/research-and-development-of-up-to-twelve-contemporary-music-projects (accessed 5 November 2026).