Planning

Public Art Agency Commission for Paddington - Bayswater High Streets Programme

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jan 2025 at 15:02

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is planning a procurement process titled "Public Art Agency Commission for Paddington - Bayswater High Streets Programme," which falls under the services category, specifically administrative recreational, cultural, and religious services. The primary location for this procurement is the UKI32 region, covering Praed Street, Queensway, and Westbourne Grove in Paddington and Bayswater. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with the procurement expected to be published in early February 2025. The contract will be divided into two lots, each valued at £240,000, with the entire project value being £480,000. The project aims to address the deficiency of arts and cultural offerings in the area by commissioning a series of public art projects, starting with Phase 1 in May 2025 and Phase 2 in August 2025, each running for two years.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in public art and cultural project management. Suitable businesses include Public Art Agencies with a strong curatorial vision and capability to manage and deliver art projects. The successful bidders will be required to engage with local stakeholders, plan and oversee the project phases, and support artists with design development and delivery. This is an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their portfolio in the cultural and recreational services sector, leverage local community engagement, and collaborate closely with a regional authority like Westminster City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Art Agency Commission for Paddington - Bayswater High Streets Programme

Notice Description

In 2023, the Westminster City Council (WCC) committed to improve local high streets outside of the West End. Paddington-Bayswater is the first area selected to take the programme forward. As part of a wider plan, a public art and cultural sub-programme has been established to address the significant deficiency of arts and cultural offer in the area. The Council will publish an opportunity shortly to procure a contract with a Public Art Agency to lead on development and delivery a public art commission across the high streets of Praed Street, Queensway and Westbourne Grove in Paddington and Bayswater. This is not an invitation to tender. The successful supplier(s) will be required to propose a curatorial vision for public art in the area, shortlist and commission a series of artists and locations, plan and oversee a coordinated phasing of the project, work alongside WCC officers, support WCC to engage with local stakeholders, and support the artists through design development and delivery. The contract value for each lot is PS240K. Bidders will be able to bid for one or both lots. The tender is expected to be published in early February 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Praed Street

The successful supplier will be required to propose a curatorial vision for public art in the area, shortlist and commission a series of artists and locations, plan and oversee a coordinated phasing of the project, work alongside WCC officers, support the Council to engage with local stakeholders, and support the artists through design development and delivery. The allocated commission fee must also include the artist fee and build budget. The contract for lot 1 is planned to commence on or around early May 2025 for a period of two (2) years.

Lot 2 Westbourne Grove/Queensway

The successful supplier will be required to propose a curatorial vision for public art in the area, shortlist and commission a series of artists and locations, plan and oversee a coordinated phasing of the project, work alongside WCC officers, support the Council to engage with local stakeholders, and support the artists through design development and delivery. The allocated commission fee must also include the artist fee and build budget. The contract for lot 2 is planned to commence on or around early August 2025 for a period of two (2) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d579
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002227-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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