Tender

Sculpture in the City 2020 - Project Management Services

CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION

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Tender

07 Aug 2019 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of London Corporation is seeking quotations for the provision of Project Management Services for the Sculpture in the City 2020 initiative. This project, part of a free public art exhibition spanning areas like St. Botolph without Bishopsgate and Fenchurch Street, aims to deliver a selection of artworks over an initial 12-month period, with a potential extension of one year. The tender, forecasted to commence on 16th October 2019 and conclude on 30th November 2020, is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 28th August 2019. The total value of this contract is set at £80,000, and it falls under the category of project management consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in project management, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that have expertise in public art projects, community engagement, and event management would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. With past exhibitions attracting considerable public interest, participating in this initiative could enhance a business's visibility and reputation, driving further engagements within the arts and public services sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sculpture in the City 2020 - Project Management Services

Notice Description

The City invites Quotations for the provision of Sculpture in the City 2020 - Project Management Services The purpose of this document is to outline the requirements for a project manager to manage the delivery of a selection of artworks for the Sculpture in the City project, for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further year subject to approval. Now in its ninth year and featuring more sculptures than ever before, Sculpture in the City is a free exhibition stretching from St. Botolph without Bishopsgate to Fenchurch Street to the south, encompassing the area around Great St Helen's and 30 St Mary Axe. The annual exhibition series is a product of the City Arts Initiative and provides a changing programme of outstanding public art in an area that is changing rapidly. It aims to enliven the area's public spaces with world class artworks by critically acclaimed and internationally recognised artists, to be enjoyed by workers, residents and visitors. Sculpture in the City is backed by the City of London Corporation in partnership with local partners and patrons, including local business, artists and galleries. Context The public art project creates interest, promotes interaction and ensures distinctiveness for visitors, tourists and office workers through a contemporary approach that embraces not only temporary sculptural works, but also community events & school workshops, performances, interventions and other forms of art. The temporary nature of the project ensures it remains dynamic, both responding and reacting to the ever changing urban environment. The ninth year of the project, launched in June 2019, was regarded as the most successful yet and features 18 sculptures in 20 locations by globally established artists. The project has grown both in scale and ambition since its inception in 2010. In addition to the art installations, 36 on-site school workshops were organised by Urban Learners, offering interactive activities to 220 children from 9 school classes within the City and adjacent boroughs. The project's potential outreach is over 17m, attracting significant national and international press interest. Preparations for Year 10 of the project, to be delivered in summer 2020, are well underway and partnerships with the City's external partners have been reconfirmed. The list of artworks to be installed in June 2020 will be ready for announcement by April 2020. Key aims of the project and scope To manage the delivery of a selection of artworks for Sculpture in the City project, for an initial period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further year subject to approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dca4f9ee-f12f-47cd-a60d-cc72f7dd7d64
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 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
CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
Contact Name
Hirdial
Contact Email
hirdial.rai@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
7853388433

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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