Tender

GB-Barnet: Light & Flight - Artistic Commission

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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Tender

18 Nov 2025 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet has issued a tender for the project titled "GB-Barnet: Light & Flight - Artistic Commission". This procurement invites proposals for artistic services, specifically seeking an artist or creative collective to create a large-scale multimedia artwork. The project will be located in London, UK, and the tender process is in an active stage with an open procedure method. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 5th January 2026 and the contract period spanning from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2027. The contract's minimum and estimated values are £50,000 and £100,000, respectively.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses and collectives in the artistic and creative industries, particularly those with experience or interest in working with young people and delivering participatory or interactive artwork. Organisations interested in expanding their reach and showcasing their creativity at a large scale will find this project beneficial. While the project is particularly suitable for those involved in artistic services, it also encourages participation from voluntary and community sector enterprises, promoting diversity in experience and approach within the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Barnet: Light & Flight - Artistic Commission

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a headline artist, design or creative collective with a national reputation and/or experience working with young people, to deliver a large-scale, visually striking, participatory and/or interactive multimedia artwork that embodies the Light & Flight themes both literally and metaphorically.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df09138-9c06-42a5-827a-2bf81967988a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Magdalena Magliulo
Contact Email
procurement@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02083594349

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

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