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Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Glen Cinema Artistic Commission." This process falls within the services industry and was initiated to commission an artist for a permanent public art piece commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Glen Cinema Disaster in Paisley, Scotland. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st November 2019. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2019 and is set to expire on 30th September 2020, providing a crucial timeframe for project execution in Paisley, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for artists or cultural organisations aiming to engage in public art projects, particularly those with a focus on community collaboration and historical commemoration. Potential bidders should possess experience in creating public art and familiarity with sensitive projects involving local communities. The project aims to honour the victims of the Glen Cinema disaster while fostering community involvement, making it ideal for businesses that specialise in arts, cultural engagement, and participatory design.

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Notice Title

Glen Cinema Artistic Commission

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council requires an artist to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council are seeking proposals from an artist (or a cultural organisation working with an artist) to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster was caused by a smoking film canister at the cinema on 31st December 1929 during a packed children's matinee, where more than 1,000 children were present. The resulting panic and crush killed 69 children and injured 40, with a final death toll of 71 children. As a result of the disaster, the Cinematograph Act 1909 was amended to ensure that cinemas had more exits, that doors opened outwards and that they were fitted with push bars. A limitation was also placed on the capacity of cinemas. This is a significant opportunity for an artist with an interest in exploring ways to commemorate and tell often painful stories of loss through public art and sculpture. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on the 29th November 2019 and will expire on the 30th September 2020. In the event that the contract does not commence on 29th November 2019, the contract period shall run from the actual date of commencement as stated in the Letter of Acceptance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597531
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384928
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92311000 - Works of art

92312000 - Artistic services

92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lowther and Stewart

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367847
    Glen Cinema Artistic Commission - Renfrewshire Council requires an artist to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384928
    Glen Cinema Artistic Commission - Renfrewshire Council requires an artist to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups.

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