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Commission for support to develop Stirling’s new Cultural Strategy


Stirling’s last Cultural Strategy was published in 2017 and, since then, there have been

changes in the economic and social environment, locally, nationally and internationally,

driven by major changes such as Brexit, the Climate Emergency and the Covid-19

Pandemic.

Stirling Council require to commission support to help develop a new Cultural Strategy for

the area which grasps our bold vision and aspirations for Stirling’s future and outlines how

we will embrace our particular opportunities, tackle our particular challenges and ensure that

our cultural and creative economy grows sustainably and inclusively, providing an

opportunity for our residents, communities and the creative sector to participate and achieve

positive outcomes.

We require an experienced individual, company or organisation to support the development

of our Strategy and deliver the following:

  • Evaluate Stirling’s Cultural strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats using

the data we already possess - from Cultural Partners and UK City of Culture bid -

and from your own research and understanding of the current local, national and

international current and future sector outlook.

  • Engage with key local and national partner organisations and businesses to

undertake research and discussion designed to inform the final strategy and ensure

that all of our key stakeholders, and the wider community, can feel ownership of the

final document

  • Ensure Stirling’s strategy aligns strategically and beneficially to all relevant local,

regional and national strategies including A Culture Strategy for Scotland.

  • Work closely with the Council’s Culture and Events Team to design and deliver

effective consultation with partners, communities and businesses and with our

cultural partners through the Cultural Board, Scene Stirling (our Place Partnership)

and the UK City of Culture Working Group

  • Undertake a mapping exercise of current and proposed new cultural providers to

include roles and remits

  • Produce a final strategy document and strategic action plan

Proposals to be sent to Fiona McLean, mcleanf@stirling.gov.uk by Thursday 23rd of June,

12 noon. Proposals will be assessed on the attached evaluation criteria to include

experience, track record, and price (downloadable here). This is a short piece of work (July –

September 22).

Full brief downloadable here.

Proposals should contain your budget for the work and daily rate.

Key Contact: Fiona McLean (Culture and Events Manager), mcleanf@stirling.gov.uk, 01786 237528

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