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Science festival headline Artist Commission (Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023)

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is currently seeking submissions for the "Science Festival Headline Artist Commission" aimed at the Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023. This tender process is classified under the artistic services industry and aims to procure an innovative digital and interactive experience that engages a broad audience, particularly families. The deadline for tender submissions is 31 January 2022, with the contract period extending from 22 February 2022 to 3 November 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £40,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in artistic, creative, and technological services, particularly those that specialize in family-oriented or interactive experiences. Businesses that can deliver robust, engaging installations and are experienced in handling high visitor volumes would be well-suited to compete. This project not only aligns with artistic and cultural services but also enhances visibility and market presence for companies within the creative sector, particularly those engaging with museums and festival contexts.

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Notice Title

Science festival headline Artist Commission (Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023)

Notice Description

The science museum group (SMG) are seeking an individual artists, creative studios and technologists to create an innovative digital and interactive experience for the Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023. The work should be fun and accessible for a range of visitors - from families through to adults. Families are the biggest audience for both festivals and the commission should be developed to appeal to them - placing their experience at the heart. It will stand out from the rest of the programme of both festivals and be in situ for at least 10 days at each site (up to 3 months at the Science and Industry Museum). The finished work needs to be robust, designed with large volumes of people in mind, interacting and immersing themselves in the experience. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2022 - 3 Nov 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Sallyann Browning
Contact Email
sallyann.browning@scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk
Contact Phone
0161 606 0111

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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