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'Seated in Nature' lead artist

EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2026 at 11:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Jan 2026 at 14:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for the 'Seated in Nature' lead artist project. This initiative involves the delivery of public art for the Hedge End, West End, and Botley areas, located in the region of UKJ35, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, as this was a below threshold tender with a 'light touch' regime, and concluded with the award on 9th February 2026. The contract was signed on 19th January 2026, with a period extending until 1st June 2027. The project falls under the services category, specifically targeting artistic services as per the CPV classification 92312000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in artistic services. Nicola Henshaw, operating as a supplier with a focus on artistic projects, has been awarded the contract, indicating the suitability of specialised, smaller firms in this sector to successfully compete in such procurements. Businesses able to deliver unique public art installations could find similar projects relevant. Engaging in such contracts not only brings financial gains, with a contract value of £65,000, but also enhances reputation and showcases the ability to execute large-scale government projects. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in artistic deliveries for public spaces should look for similar limited competition tenders where their niche skills are highly valued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

'Seated in Nature' lead artist

Notice Description

Delivery of Public Art for Hedge End, West End and Botley

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011310-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£65,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vickie Fear
Contact Email
procurement@eastleigh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICOLA HENSHAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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