Tender

Art Curator to develop a public art programme on the Copeland Coast, Cumbria

COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2019 at 07:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Copeland Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the position of Art Curator to develop a public art programme on the Copeland Coast in Cumbria. This open procurement process aims to establish a Coastal Art Trail and a broader public art strategy and is classified under arts-facility operation services. The tender was published on 2nd September 2019, with a submission deadline set for 14th October 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2019 and run until 31st March 2021, addressing opportunities in the North West region of England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in public art services, curatorial practices, and community engagement in the arts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in collaborative art projects and public installations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will play a vital role in enhancing the cultural landscape along the coast, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Art Curator to develop a public art programme on the Copeland Coast, Cumbria

Notice Description

Copeland Borough Council are seeking to appoint a Public Art Curator on a contract for services basis. The role will involve the establishment of a Coastal Art Trail and the development of a broader strategy for Public Art across the borough. The art project is one element of The Connecting Cumbria's Hidden Coast (CCHC) Programme, funded by Coastal Communities Fund, and Sellafield Ltd in which the Council are working with partners to develop a series of Public Art installations along the coast between Whitehaven and Millom. The "Art Trail" will be: * Linked to and add value and cultural interest to the Coastal Challenge Route, which is also being developed as part of the CCHC programme. * An initial Art project, which provides a catalyst for a broader public arts strategy in the Borough the development of which will be an integral part of the curator's role.Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence/clarifications must be made via The Chest (messages area). For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95357326-00ef-4f60-98f8-72ffbd42f20f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 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
COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITEHAVEN
Postcode
CA28 7SJ
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Kells and Sandwith
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Further Information

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