Cultural Impact & Advocacy Report for Cumbria

Closing date: Fri 10 Apr
TENDER OPPORTUNITY - we’re commissioning a major new Cultural Impact & Advocacy Report for Cumbria - and we’re looking for the right partners to lead it.

TBTL, working in partnership with Brewery Arts, Tullie Museum & Gallery, Wordsworth Trust and Lakeland Arts, and supported by the Cumbria Arts & Culture Network (CACN), is inviting proposals for a comprehensive evidence and advocacy study that will demonstrate the vital role arts and culture play across our region.

This project is supported by Arts Council England and comes at a pivotal moment as Cumbria moves towards the formation of the new Mayoral Combined Authority.

🔍 We’re seeking consultants with expertise in:
• cultural and economic impact
• social value and SROI
• rural and place-based cultural analysis
• sector consultation and stakeholder engagement

📄 Tender deadline: 10 April 2026, 10am

Full tender pack in the link.
We welcome proposals from consortia, specialist agencies and experienced independent consultants.

If you’re passionate about culture’s role in shaping Cumbria’s future, we’d love to hear from you.