Tender

Bootle Public Realm Enhancement - Creative Lead Appointment

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 23:25

Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a creative lead for a public realm enhancement project within Bootle, focusing on Washington Parade. This project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, falls within the services industry category, specifically project management consultancy services. The procurement process is open and below the financial threshold, conducted via their e-tendering portal, The Chest. The tender is currently active, and interested parties must submit their bids by 12:00 PM on 24th November 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 17th November 2025. The procurement stage is at the tender stage, offering a contract period from 12th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total budget of £84,000 including VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, especially those with expertise in public art projects and creative leadership. SME suitability indicates an alignment for small to medium enterprises seeking to expand their portfolios through public sector projects. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions with added social value stand a significant chance due to the award criteria, which prioritise quality, price, and social value components in the evaluation process. This opportunity allows businesses to establish themselves in the public sector through innovation and efficient project management within a strategic urban setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bootle Public Realm Enhancement - Creative Lead Appointment

Notice Description

Sefton Council is looking to appoint a project management organisation to manage a UKSPF funded public art project centred on Washington Parade, Bootle. The Council's maximum budget for this contract is PS70,000 exc VAT (PS84,000 inc VAT at 20%)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071065-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Julia Hedo
Contact Email
cdp@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

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