Tender

Mill Road Public Art

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 09:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for their "Mill Road Public Art" project, aiming to commission artistic and literary creation and interpretation services within the Mill Road neighbourhood in Cambridge, United Kingdom. As part of the tender process, the council is seeking a professional artist to collaborate with the local community, organisations, and stakeholders to develop public art that reflects the neighbourhood's identity and fosters community engagement. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open competition method targeted below the threshold. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by the deadline of 12th January 2026, with the art project scheduled to commence on 31st January 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the artistic sector, especially those specialising in community art projects or possessing experience in collaborating with local communities. The Council prioritises quality over cost, with the award criteria heavily focused on the artistic value and community impact of the proposal. The reserved participation policy highlights that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this project particularly beneficial for business growth, given the emphasis on inclusive community engagement and artistic contributions. This project offers a chance for businesses to showcase their artistic capacities while fostering community development and civic pride through public art.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mill Road Public Art

Notice Description

The Council is seeking a professional artist to work with the Mill Road community, local organisations and key stakeholders to develop public art commissions within the Mill Road neighbourhoods. The work will begin with initial engagement and co-creation activities with residents, the wider community and organisations. The artist will respond to ideas, stories and lived experiences, and create work that is relevant and rooted in the identity of Mill Road. The aims of the project are to create a welcoming gateway into Mill Road that celebrates the neighbourhood's diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. The artwork should encourage engagement and footfall, support civic pride, and embed public art into the everyday experience of people moving through the area.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082739-2025
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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