Tender

GB-Barnet: The Postcard Project

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET

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Tender

05 Nov 2025 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet is currently in the tender stage of a project titled "GB-Barnet: The Postcard Project," within the industry category of artistic services. This procurement is focused in London, UK, and aims to engage communities in Barnet with its heritage through a participatory art project. The procurement process is open and will follow an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline of 28th November 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 15th December 2025 and conclude on 20th November 2026. The budget for this project ranges from £25,000 to £50,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in artistic and community engagement services. The project seeks an artist practitioner capable of delivering workshops and events that will foster community interaction and heritage appreciation, offering a platform for creative expression and public engagement. Businesses with experience in immersive project delivery and community coordination, particularly those that can facilitate workshops across diverse settings and with different age groups, will find this tender an appealing opportunity for growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Barnet: The Postcard Project

Notice Description

Seeking an artist practitioner to design and deliver a participatory project that engages communities across Barnet with the borough's early airmail and communication heritage. This project aims to open up conversations about people and place, share and capture memories, and reflect on the current moment we are in. The expected outcomes will include: *Research and interpretation of relevant archival material that can be used to contextualise the project and allow participants to learn more about this important part of Barnet's history *Design of activity/resource pack with a strong visual identity and clear prompts which is engaging and accessible. The pack could be distributed across the borough to libraries, schools, community groups, cultural organisations, shopping centres, and this would be supported by the council and key partners *An inclusive approach and delivery of facilitated workshops with different communities and age groups. Expectation for a minimum of 8 workshops to be delivered. Opportunity for these workshops to be delivered on site at the RAF Museum as well as other sites across the borough *An immersive element to the project which captures residents' imagination which enables participation in the project in unlikely places, like shopping centres *Documentation of the workshops through photography and testimonials *Creative consideration of how the participants could respond and engage with the project *Exchange of postcards between groups * A co-curated exhibition of the project to be managed and delivered with the RAF Museum, as well as exploration of how the project outputs could be further exhibited in spaces across the borough For more information please see the Invitation to Quote pack. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b171e7e3-e395-422b-9564-a62936f37642
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET
Contact Name
Leo Fernandes
Contact Email
procurement@barnet.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02083596359

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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