Tender

Heritage Storytelling Project

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 13:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Test Valley Borough Council is inviting tenders for a ‘Heritage Storytelling Project’ as part of a new public art scheme for Riverside Park development, located in Andover, Hampshire. This project is set to engage local community participation through a co-design phase, creating both permanent and temporary public art, including integrated design features and extension of the Andover Heritage Trail. The procurement process, initiated under the tender stage and classified under the artistic and literary creation services, will follow an open competition method below the threshold. The total project timetable extends from autumn 2025 to autumn 2028, with the tender submission closing on 16th December 2025. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 10th December 2025, with the contract period running from January 2026 to October 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public art consulting, community engagement, and integrated design solutions. Companies experienced in co-design processes and interested in involving community narratives in public spaces will find this contract beneficial for growth. The project, with a value of £160,000 net (£192,000 gross), is open for electronic submissions, making it accessible for innovative art practitioners and design agencies aiming to establish or enhance their presence in regional heritage and public art initiatives within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heritage Storytelling Project

Notice Description

Test Valley Borough Council seeks an experienced public art consultant to oversee the delivery of a public art scheme for the new Riverside Park development, along Western Avenue in Andover, Hampshire, scheduled to open in Summer 2028. The commission incorporates a co-design phase to ensure the narrative and outcomes of the project are rooted in the local community and encourage a sense of belonging and ownership over the new public site. Desired outputs for the project include both permanent and temporary public art, with opportunities identified for integrated design features, sculpture, events and extension of the Andover Heritage Trail. The delivery timeline for this project in total is three years, from autumn 2025 to autumn 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e859
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076864-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 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
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Owers
Contact Email
dowers@testvalley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01264368000

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP10 3AJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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