Tender

Towns Fund Digital Ipswich - Lightbox Artist

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The latest procurement opportunity is issued by Ipswich Borough Council, seeking a Lightbox Artist under the Towns Fund Digital Ipswich initiative. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with submissions expected by 11am on 28 July 2025. The project is within the artwork and graphic design services industry and is located in the region of UKH14, Ipswich, United Kingdom. The procurement process is an open competition, below the threshold, and interested parties must submit their bids via the Suffolk Sourcing portal. The enquiry period for seeking clarifications ended on 14 July 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in artistic and graphic design services, particularly those specialising in creative interpretations and projects involving digital artworks. It is suitable for organisations or individual artists with capabilities in design and artistic creation, especially those looking to expand their portfolio or establish a presence in the public sector. The award criteria prioritise quality with a 75% allocation, indicating a preference for highly skilled and innovative solutions, complemented by a competitive pricing strategy accounting for 25% of the evaluation. The contract also allows for a renewal period of three months, suggesting potential for sustained engagement with the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Towns Fund Digital Ipswich - Lightbox Artist

Notice Description

Extension of Tender Notice 2025/S 000-031366 Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a Lightbox Artist. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am on 28 July 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 14 July 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055897
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041508-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

79822500 - Graphic design services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2025 - 2 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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