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Bideford Public Art Wayfinding Project (Sea Change 2025-2026)

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Aug 2025 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Bideford Public Art Wayfinding Project (Sea Change 2025-2026)", was led by Torridge District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom. This initiative focused on a significant public realm project aimed at promoting creative urban design within Bideford. The procurement was through a limited method, representing a below threshold competition, specifically targeting bespoke artistic services. The process is now complete, with the award made to "COMPANY - PLACE LIMITED." The contract was signed on 26th August 2025, with a service delivery period from 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The legal basis for this tender was under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic and place-making services, particularly those capable of managing public realm projects and wayfinding schemes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the artistic services industry could significantly benefit from participating in such tenders, especially those with expertise in creating innovative, site-responsive urban designs. The chosen supplier, COMPANY - PLACE LIMITED, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this tender, demonstrating the value of nimble and creative enterprises in securing government contracts to drive community development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bideford Public Art Wayfinding Project (Sea Change 2025-2026)

Notice Description

Torridge District Council (the Council) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced Tenderers in relation to entering into an agreement (the Contract) to provide a place-responsive public realm project for the historic town of Bideford in Devon. The project comprises the commissioning, project management and delivery of three elements: * a significant public realm project * a bespoke Wayfinding scheme * a town centre gateway installation This is in order to drive a place-making public realm project for the town of Bideford, supporting the 'Sea Change' concept which will set out the foundation for imaginative, future high quality design in the town's built environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ddc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051301-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@torridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441237428700

Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPANY - PLACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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