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'Seated in Nature' lead artist

EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Eastleigh Borough Council has concluded a procurement process under the title "'Seated in Nature' lead artist," involving the delivery of public art in Hedge End, West End, and Botley. This contract falls under the category of artistic services and is specified as a limited competition, below threshold, light-touch procurement, indicating a focused procurement approach. The award stage has been reached, with Nicola Henshaw, a small and medium enterprise (SME) based in Eastleigh, granted the contract on 22nd December 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 16th January 2026 to 1st June 2027, covering the UKJ region in the United Kingdom. The total awarded value is £65,000, with a gross amount of £78,000.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the creative and arts sectors, to gain visibility and establish a reputation in public space transformation projects. The focus on artistic services makes it ideal for SMEs with a track record in public art delivery. The limited competition and light-touch regime suggest that the tender process was streamlined, providing a more accessible bidding environment for smaller and regional suppliers to compete effectively and potentially secure future opportunities in the public sector art commissions.

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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/001118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20254 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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