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W597 - Creative Pathways Public Art Initiative On Derby City Cycle Network

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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05 Nov 2025 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has recently completed a procurement process, culminating in the award for the "W597 - Creative Pathways Public Art Initiative On Derby City Cycle Network". This project falls under the artistic services category, with a focus on public art installations along the Derby cycle path as part of the Section 106 requirements. The initiative aims to involve a specialist artist in crafting a series of unique artworks specific to the location. The procurement was executed via a direct award method, with Sculpture Works Limited selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £40,000, commenced on 8th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 7th October 2026 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic services, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke, site-specific artworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Sculpture Works Limited, are particularly well-suited to engage in such creative projects that require tailored solutions and innovative design skills. This initiative not only enhances the cultural landscape of Derby but also provides a platform for creative enterprises to showcase their expertise in public art, fostering business growth and sector development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W597 - Creative Pathways Public Art Initiative On Derby City Cycle Network

Notice Description

Appointment specialist artist to complete artworks series for Derby cycle path as part of the Section 106 for public art. Artworks need to be of the same type and unique to place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/401158c8-f023-4ba1-b8c7-3611c08e46a9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20252 months ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2026 6-12 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCULPTURE WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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