Notice Information
Notice Title
Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter
Notice Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) seeks to appoint a consultant to work with TVCA on the development, planning and delivery of the 'Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter project, which seeks to uncover and celebrate hidden stories of 'ordinary' people who have made an extraordinary impact on their community. Through a series of public art commissions in each borough of Tees Valley, inspired by and developed through engagement with the local community, the works will be thematically and visually linked, and form a cohesive trail that connects the boroughs, celebrates local heritage, and enhances visitor appeal ("the Project"). The Project aims to foster community pride, preserve local stories, and create engaging public spaces. This project is a forerunner to the launch and implementation of the Tees Valley Heritage Strategy and is intended to both inform and align with the emerging strategic vision. The Project will be delivered in two phases, each of which are detailed below: Phase One - Development & Planning This phase is a consultancy-led development exercise resulting in a detailed delivery plan for Phase Two, that will: *Define the overall scope and vision of the project *Design a programme of meaningful community engagement and identify key groups and partners for delivery *Outline a commissioning framework for the public artworks that reflects both the project's artistic ambitions and its community and heritage objectives. The Consultant(s) will be expected to work closely with local authority Culture and Planning teams, as well as cultural, heritage and community stakeholders, to ensure the artistic vision is rooted in place, LA priorities & plans, resonates with local identity, and supports high-quality, inclusive creative outcomes. Phase Two: Delivery (Subject to Funding Approval) Phase Two will involve the delivery of the full project, including community engagement activities, artist commissions, production and installation of the public artworks and promotion of the pieces as a regional trail. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997714761
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: Phase Two of the project is dependent on funding. Expected to be 18 months from receipt of additional funding.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a78b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078225-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £410,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £410,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- £326,163 £100K-£500K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Nov 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 3 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 27 Nov 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
- 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DARLINGTON
- Postcode
- DL2 1NJ
- Post Town
- Darlington
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC3 Tees Valley
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC33 Darlington
- Delivery Location
- TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
-
- Local Authority
- Darlington
- Electoral Ward
- Sadberge & Middleton St George
- Westminster Constituency
- Stockton West
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078225-2025
28th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062006-2025
3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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