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Creative Central NCL Grainger Market Wayfinding Contract

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council has awarded a contract for the "Creative Central NCL Grainger Market Wayfinding Contract," which involves the manufacturing of wayfinding art pieces as part of public realm improvements funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the procurement falls under the category of artistic services and was conducted as a below-threshold procurement process. The award, made to Jed Buttress, an SME, was finalised on 12th December 2025, and the contract is active from that date until 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £36,000.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for artists and small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in artistic services. Organisations that focus on creative, ornamental, or artistic production would find this type of project particularly beneficial, as it supports government-backed infrastructure and community enhancement initiatives. By engaging in such projects, businesses can align themselves with local government objectives, potentially leading to future collaborations and increasing their visibility within the arts and culture sectors.

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Notice Title

Creative Central NCL Grainger Market Wayfinding Contract

Notice Description

Manufacturing of the Grainger Market Wayfinding art pieces. The Grainger Market Wayfinding project is part of a larger, UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) funded programme of public realm improvements which complement Creative Central NCL's buildings-related capital schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002864-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JED BUTTRESS

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