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Creative Commission to Transform Hereford Museum's Stair Hall

Herefordshire Council

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:59

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15 Jul 2025 at 10:42

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15 Jul 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has completed the procurement process for a creative commission to transform the stair hall of the redeveloped Hereford Museum & Art Gallery. The project, titled "Creative Commission to Transform Hereford Museum's Stair Hall", falls under the services category, specifically artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. The procurement was conducted using an open method with a below-threshold, open competition, marked by a "light touch" procurement regime. The contract was awarded to Lothar Goetz, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The contract period starts on 26 January 2026 and ends on 30 May 2027, with a gross contract value of £54,000. The procurement was in line with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis, indicating compliance with current legislation.

This tender provides significant opportunities for creative SMEs looking to showcase their capabilities in public art installations. It represents a chance to be part of a transformative project that not only enhances a historical setting but also contributes to the local cultural fabric. Businesses adept in artistic installations and those that can blend contemporary designs with historical themes are ideally suited for such projects. Enterprises with a focus on creativity, quality, and interpretation services will find similar opportunities rewarding as they offer a platform to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate expertise in public authority collaborations. Such projects can lead to increased visibility and further business development in the artistic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Commission to Transform Hereford Museum's Stair Hall

Notice Description

Contract for a creative partner to design, realise and install a bold and transformative artwork in the stair hall of the newly redeveloped Hereford Museum & Art Gallery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055f18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 30 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Herefordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lothar Goetz

Further Information

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