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Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for the "Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission," which is aimed at developing and installing a public art piece in honour of Scarborough's 400-year history as a Spa town. This project falls within the "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services" industry category. Located in the Scarborough area, the tender utilised a limited competition procurement method suitable for projects below the threshold. The process's award stage was completed on 16th January 2026, with the contract being active from 26th January to 31st July 2026. The buyer, North Yorkshire Council, operates as a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom.

This tender opens various business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cultural and artistic services. Businesses involved in art creation, historical interpretation, and public installations are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The procuring entity's limited competition approach favours businesses capable of delivering high-quality, distinctive public art with a focus on commemoration and local heritage promotion. Thus, creative enterprises, especially those with a history of similar projects, can expect growth prospects through participation in such procurements.

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Notice Title

Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission

Notice Description

An art commission to develop and install a public art piece in the vicinity of Scarborough Spa to commemorate 400 years of Scarborough as a Spa town.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060783
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003827-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northyorks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JETHRO CRABB

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