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'Maid Marion' Public Art Commission

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has concluded the procurement process for the 'Maid Marion' Public Art Commission, a project that falls under the services category within the construction industry. The project is part of a series of improvements on Maid Marian Way in Nottingham, England, with a direct award procurement method used for this tender. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Alicija Biala on 1st April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 20th April 2026 to 31st July 2026. This award marks the completion of the procurement stage.

This public art commission represents a significant opportunity for further businesses within the construction and artistic sectors to explore potential collaborations and engagement in similar projects executed by Nottingham City Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to monitor similar procurement activities as the council prioritises inclusivity in its project undertakings. The direct award approach reflects a preference for streamlined procurement, which can benefit businesses capable of quickly and effectively delivering specialised artistic services.

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Notice Title

'Maid Marion' Public Art Commission

Notice Description

Contract award for a public art commission of 'Maid Marian' for installation on Maid Marian Way as part of the wider highways and public realm improvements that have been implemented (Future High Streets Funding)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6616be35-4c48-4541-ae00-837ae9843816
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcc99fe8-3470-4711-abaa-2e50d21506a3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 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
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALICIJA BIALA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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