Tender

Cambridge Street Art Festival - Delivery & Project management

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the project management and delivery of the Cambridge Street Art Festival. This procurement process seeks an expert organisation to manage and execute high-quality public art initiatives across Cambridge locations, with a focus on artist commissioning and community engagement. This tender is in the active stage as of the publication date on 21st May 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 8th June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 5th June 2026. The project delivery will span from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2027. The procurement method is open and targets services related to cultural event organisation, with an approximate value of £86,226 to £103,471 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public art and cultural event organisation, particularly those with a track record in community engagement and collaborative delivery. Suitable for SMEs, the contract offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a city council and contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Cambridge, facilitating business growth through partnerships with local stakeholders and artists. Firms that excel in creating visually impactful and inclusive public artworks with an emphasis on civic pride are especially encouraged to compete.

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Notice Title

Cambridge Street Art Festival - Delivery & Project management

Notice Description

The Council is seeking an experienced organisation with a specialist background in the delivery of high-quality public art and street art initiatives to oversee the development and implementation of the programme across multiple locations within Cambridge. This will include supporting site identification and feasibility, coordinating permissions and stakeholder engagement, commissioning and managing artists, and coordinating community engagement activity alongside local practitioners and artists to help shape the development of the artworks. The appointed organisation will work collaboratively with Cambridge City Council, local communities and key stakeholders to ensure the project reflects the identity, diversity and lived experiences of the city. The programme should create welcoming and visually impactful public artworks that encourage civic pride, animate public spaces, and increase opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with contemporary public art within their everyday environment. The Council is particularly interested in proposals that demonstrate strong artistic quality, inclusive engagement approaches, and a clear understanding of working within civic and public sector contexts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047196-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,226 Under £100K
Lots Value
£86,226 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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