Tender

Sculpture in the City 2020 - Art Handling Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

07 Aug 2019 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is seeking tenders for the "Sculpture in the City 2020 - Art Handling Services," aimed at managing a significant art exhibition featuring globally established artists. This tender is classified under the services category, specifically related to transport equipment and cultural services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 10th September 2019. The contract will commence on 16th October 2019 and is expected to run for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The service's estimated value is £300,000.

This opportunity presents an excellent avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary or community service organisations that specialise in art handling and logistics. With the exhibition set to feature 18 sculptures across various prominent locations in London, businesses engaged in transport, installation, and related artistic services will be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the initiative fosters community engagement through interactive workshops, making it a unique chance for companies to enhance their visibility and community ties while contributing to a vibrant public art project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sculpture in the City 2020 - Art Handling Services

Notice Description

The City of London Corporation (the City) invites Tenders for the provision of Sculpture in the City 2020. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to outline the requirements for an art handling company to collect, deliver, install, de-install and return a selection of artworks for the Sculpture in the City project, initially for one year but with the potential to extend to 12 months. Now in its ninth year and featuring more sculptures than ever before, Sculpture in the City is a free exhibition stretching from St. Botolph without Bishopsgate to Fenchurch Street to the south, encompassing the area around Great St Helen's and 30 St Mary Axe. The annual exhibition series is a product of the City Arts Initiative and provides a changing programme of outstanding public art in an area that is changing rapidly. It aims to enliven the area's public spaces with world class artworks by critically acclaimed and internationally recognised artists, to be enjoyed by workers, residents and visitors. Sculpture in the City is backed by the City of London Corporation in partnership with local partners and patrons, including local business, artists and galleries. CONTEXT The public art project creates interest, promotes interaction and ensures distinctiveness for visitors and office workers through a contemporary approach that embraces not only temporary sculptural works, but also community events & school workshops, performances, interventions and other forms of art. The temporary nature of the project ensures it remains dynamic, both responding and reacting to the ever-changing urban environment. The ninth year of the project, launched in June 2019, was regarded as the most successful yet and features 18 sculptures in 20 locations by globally established artists. The project has grown both in scale and ambition since its inception in 2010. In addition to the art installations, 36 on-site school workshops were organised by Urban Learners, offering interactive activities to 220 children from 9 school classes within the City and adjacent boroughs. The project's potential outreach is over 17m, attracting significant national and international press interest. Preparations for Year 10 of the project, to be delivered in summer 2020, are well underway and partnerships with the City's external partners have been reconfirmed. The list of artworks to be installed in June 2020 will be ready for announcement by April 2020. KEY AIMS OF THE PROJECT AND SCOPE To collect, deliver, install, de-install and return a selection of artwork for the Sculpture in the City project, for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further year subject to approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44967657-3c34-44d6-83d6-535f9c8915eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9945d0fc-597f-456c-98b9-a173300e7714
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 1-2 years
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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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