Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Arts Consultant for Windrush Memorial

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Aug 2020 at 09:20

Planning

03 Aug 2020 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking an arts consultant for the "Pre-Market Engagement - Arts Consultant for Windrush Memorial" project, set to be located at London Waterloo Station. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 7 August 2020. The initiative aims to create a permanent tribute to the Windrush generation, and the arts consultant will be tasked with drafting the artist's brief, managing the selection process for potential designers, and facilitating public engagement with the British Caribbean community.

This tender offers significant opportunities for arts consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in memorial and monument design, as well as community engagement. Companies that specialise in arts, culture, and community projects will find this a suitable contract to grow their business, as it not only requires consultancy expertise but also knowledge of collaborating with diverse communities. Engaging with this tender could enhance their portfolios and introduce them to key stakeholders in cultural heritage projects across the UK.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Arts Consultant for Windrush Memorial

Notice Description

A permanent, fitting, physical tribute to the Windrush generation is to be erected at London Waterloo Station in London. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is completing this work in collaboration with the Windrush Commemoration Committee, chaired by Dame Floella Benjamin. MHCLG is looking for specific arts consultancy support and expertise to oversee the design and creation of the monument. The arts consultant will be responsible for: * Drafting an artist's brief, aligned with the preferences of the Windrush Commemoration Committee and the wider British Caribbean community * Working with the Windrush Commemoration Committee and art galleries to draft a long list of potential designers/artists with culturally relevant experience * Running a competition for artist's proposals * Supporting MHCLG to design and deliver a public engagement exercise to hear feedback from British Caribbean communities around the country on the shortlisted designs * Developing the design contract between the successful artist and MHCLG Full details can be found in the attached draft specification. A pre-market engagement phone call will take place on 11 August 2020 to gain industry feedback on these requirements prior to the release of the tender. Please see the agenda for further information. The objective of this pre-market engagement call is to: * Maximise the opportunity for a good competition from suppliers * Flag any concerns and risks at an early stage * Generate awareness of the brief amongst possible partners. If you would like to take part in this pre-market engagement call, please email WindrushProjects@communities.gov.uk with your full name, email address, phone number and the name of your organisation. Please note that numbers will be capped at one representative per organisation. Attendance will be limited to arts consultancy companies and individuals who have an interest in tendering or have experience in the arts community. Additional information: If you would like to take part in this Pre-Market Engagement call, please email WindrushProjects@communities.gov.uk with your full name, email address, phone number and the name of your organisation. Application deadline to take part in this event is 12:00pm on Friday 7th August 2020. Applications received after this time may not be eligible to join the call.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708fcee-437c-4972-8287-a96f205fa7f3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
windrushprojects@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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