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Alan Turing Art Commission

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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07 Mar 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has awarded a contract for the Alan Turing Art Commission, a public art project celebrating Alan Turing's life and legacy. The procurement, classified under CPV code 39298000 and additionally 45255400, falls within the statuettes, ornaments, and fabrication work industry categories. The location for this project is in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed as of 13 February 2025, moving from a competitive quotation method under the 'limited' procurement method. The contract period starts on 14 February 2025 and ends on 31 January 2027, with a total value of £368,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public art, especially those experienced in creating commemorative works and employing innovative fabrication techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand to benefit from this contract. Given its prominent public nature and substantial funding, businesses that can deliver high-quality artistic installations will find this an excellent opportunity to showcase their capabilities and gain broader recognition. The contractor, Nick Ryan, exemplifies the type of enterprise that can effectively capitalise on such growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Alan Turing Art Commission

Notice Description

Milton Keynes City Council's Council Plan 2024 - 2025 includes an action to develop and deliver a new public art commission, which celebrates the life and legacy of Alan Turing. A commission brief was developed, following the delivery of Community Codebreakers - a bespoke community consultation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/156a917a-585f-49f0-88eb-2d764be49b0a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

39298000 - Statuettes, ornaments; photograph or picture frames, and mirrors

45255400 - Fabrication work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Klaudia Kulczyc
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICK RYAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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