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Fabrication of Bespoke Artwork for Ouzel Valley Park

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2024 at 12:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Fabrication of Bespoke Artwork for Ouzel Valley Park". Classified under the industry categories of statuettes, ornaments, and fabrication work, the project is aimed at enhancing public art in Oakgrove, as part of the Millennium Village development’s social infrastructure initiative. This procurement was completed under a limited, competitive quotation method as specified for unique artistic performance. The awarded contract, valued at £171,625, involved a tender period ending on 11 July 2024 and a contract period running from 12 August 2024 to 31 January 2025. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with key contacts available through Milton Keynes Council’s Contracting Office.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in bespoke artwork and creative industries, particularly those specialising in the fabrication of statuettes and ornaments. With an emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses fitting these criteria could thrive by contributing to significant public art projects. Studio Morison Ltd, an SME, secured this contract, demonstrating the Council’s commitment to fostering local business growth within the creative sector. Such contracts offer immense potential for enhancing a company's portfolio and securing future public art commissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fabrication of Bespoke Artwork for Ouzel Valley Park

Notice Description

As part of the Millennium Village development in Oakgrove, a sum of PS340,000 was secured as a contribution towards Public Art delivery, as part of the Social Infrastructure Contribution. A brief for the Oakgrove Public Art Commission was developed in partnership with The Parks Trust and the Parish Council. Regulation 32 (1) (b) (i) (1) In the specific cases and circumstances laid down in this regulation, contracting authorities may award public contracts by a negotiated procedure without prior publication. (b) Where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons: - the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b379c69a-3809-4d7c-852d-a030cbbd8366
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a75ada-5c6b-4247-a841-b5bbb2024227
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£171,625 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£171,625 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

STUDIO MORISON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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