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Production of Art Trail to celebrate Staffordshire Day 2026

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Production of Art Trail to celebrate Staffordshire Day 2026". This contract, in the services category, involves the development of an art and heritage trail featuring ten bespoke sculptures throughout Staffordshire, enhancing tourism and benefiting local businesses. The project is aligned with the Staffordshire Day celebrations, marking its 10th anniversary in 2026. The award was made through a direct procurement method without competition, with Making Trails Ltd of Burton upon Trent taking on the contract. The contract was signed on 26th November 2025, with a performance period from 19th December 2025 to 31st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, particularly those specialising in tourism-boosting projects. Companies like Making Trails Ltd, an SME, exemplify the type of business well-suited to undertake such creative endeavours. The project not only serves to promote art and culture but also aims to drive local business growth by increasing visitor numbers, thus fostering economic development in Staffordshire.

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Notice Title

Production of Art Trail to celebrate Staffordshire Day 2026

Notice Description

Development of an art and heritage trail to include ten bespoke sculptures at key locations in Staffordshire to form a visitor experience trail; boosting tourism, visitor numbers and local business growth. Part of Staffordshire Day celebrations - 10th anniversary of the day in 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f87b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAKING TRAILS

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