Award

Artist for SEND Library

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Mar 2025 at 16:59

Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2024 at 11:24

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2024 at 11:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Borough Council Library Service is seeking an artist, interior designer, architect, or consortium to undertake the sensory redesign of Haydock Library, co-produced with individuals who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The project aims to creatively transform the library's interior and must be completed by January 2026, with the refurbished library set to open in February 2026. This procurement process, categorised under designs and refurbishment work, is funded by the Arts Council England's Libraries Improvement Fund and the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group. The contract period runs from January 2025 to March 2026, with applications closing on 16th December 2024. The award has been given to Emily Peasgood Studio Limited, a suitable SME for this open procurement procedure.

This tender provides various opportunities for businesses in creative industries, particularly those specialising in interior design, architecture, or art with experience in sensory redesign and adaptability to the needs of SEND individuals. The broad scope, including working with a diverse Project Steering Group, offers a chance to expand professional networks and enhance business profiles through high-impact community projects. The procurement process favours SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers capable of creative collaboration and community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Artist for SEND Library

Notice Description

Creative Transformation of Haydock Library Interior: Commission Brief St Helens Borough Council Library Service wish to commission an artist, interior designer, architect, or suitable consortium/collaborative partnership to undertake a project to: * Undertake the sensory redesign of Haydock Library, co-produced with children, young people, adults and families who have lived experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This project is funded through Arts Council England's Libraries Improvement Fund with a contribution from the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group. The successful applicant will work in partnership with St Helens Borough Council Library Service and the Project Steering Group members including Adult Social Care and Health, Children and Young People's Services, NHS, Listen 4 Change and parent/user representation. The project needs to be completed by January 2026 with a view to the opening of the refurbished Library in February 2026. Link to the Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c67ee7d3-afac-ef11-8132-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0504f161-160c-4056-b15e-decd1a044bae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

45453100 - Refurbishment work

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

92511000 - Library services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£388,774 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£388,774 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMILY PEASGOOD STUDIO

Further Information

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