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CBC-1862-T-AS Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art - AWARD

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art" project to Circling the Square Ltd. The procurement process falls under the artistic and literary creation and interpretation services category, with various additional classifications related to services provided by individual artists and sculptors. The contract was tendered using a selective, restricted procedure. The process reached the award stage following the closure of the tender period on 5th January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 4th February 2026, running until 3rd February 2027. The location encompasses multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and various international territories.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in artistic services and creations, particularly those involving sculptures and individual artist services. It is aligned with the leisure sector, enabling companies that offer artistic interpretation and creation services to showcase their capabilities on a public platform. Although this specific tender does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with a robust portfolio in art creation and interpretation may benefit from similar future opportunities, fostering growth by establishing themselves in prestigious public art projects promoted by reputable councils like Central Bedfordshire Council. The established relationship with Circling the Square Ltd indicates the council's preference for experienced artists, making this a promising avenue for established entities in the art industry.

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Notice Title

CBC-1862-T-AS Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art - AWARD

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Circling the Square to carry out Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a98535b-7b4f-4fe0-88ed-6f4a7d73981e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e729fe-9eeb-49a2-8d53-e24a3098ef07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92312000 - Artistic services

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRCLING THE SQUARE

Further Information

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