--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement - Arts Consultant for Windrush Memorial" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-08-05" --- # Pre-Market Engagement - Arts Consultant for Windrush Memorial Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-088fd39d-4e55-4d8d-8013-0e6bca932925.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking an arts consultant for the "Pre-Market Engagement - Arts Consultant for Windrush Memorial" project, set to be located at London Waterloo Station. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone being the engagement end date on 7 August 2020. The initiative aims to create a permanent tribute to the Windrush generation, and the arts consultant will be tasked with drafting the artist's brief, managing the selection process for potential designers, and facilitating public engagement with the British Caribbean community. This tender offers significant opportunities for arts consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in memorial and monument design, as well as community engagement. Companies that specialise in arts, culture, and community projects will find this a suitable contract to grow their business, as it not only requires consultancy expertise but also knowledge of collaborating with diverse communities. Engaging with this tender could enhance their portfolios and introduce them to key stakeholders in cultural heritage projects across the UK. ## Notice A permanent, fitting, physical tribute to the Windrush generation is to be erected at London Waterloo Station in London. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is completing this work in collaboration with the Windrush Commemoration Committee, chaired by Dame Floella Benjamin. MHCLG is looking for specific arts consultancy support and expertise to oversee the design and creation of the monument. The arts consultant will be responsible for: * Drafting an artist's brief, aligned with the preferences of the Windrush Commemoration Committee and the wider British Caribbean community * Working with the Windrush Commemoration Committee and art galleries to draft a long list of potential designers/artists with culturally relevant experience * Running a competition for artist's proposals * Supporting MHCLG to design and deliver a public engagement exercise to hear feedback from British Caribbean communities around the country on the shortlisted designs * Developing the design contract between the successful artist and MHCLG Full details can be found in the attached draft specification. A pre-market engagement phone call will take place on 11 August 2020 to gain industry feedback on these requirements prior to the release of the tender. Please see the agenda for further information. The objective of this pre-market engagement call is to: * Maximise the opportunity for a good competition from suppliers * Flag any concerns and risks at an early stage * Generate awareness of the brief amongst possible partners. If you would like to take part in this pre-market engagement call, please email WindrushProjects@communities.gov.uk with your full name, email address, phone number and the name of your organisation. Please note that numbers will be capped at one representative per organisation. Attendance will be limited to arts consultancy companies and individuals who have an interest in tendering or have experience in the arts community. Additional information: If you would like to take part in this Pre-Market Engagement call, please email WindrushProjects@communities.gov.uk with your full name, email address, phone number and the name of your organisation. Application deadline to take part in this event is 12:00pm on Friday 7th August 2020. Applications received after this time may not be eligible to join the call. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708fcee-437c-4972-8287-a96f205fa7f3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Aug 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work ## Release History - 5 Aug 2020 at 09:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708fcee-437c-4972-8287-a96f205fa7f3 - 3 Aug 2020 at 14:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708fcee-437c-4972-8287-a96f205fa7f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4708fcee-437c-4972-8287-a96f205fa7f3 5th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd270713-b4dd-4206-ac65-c786763d7b08 PME Agenda - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef485d3d-0793-4bb4-b02c-3b07441bef40 Commercial Presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74347191-d2ee-40ae-a774-7fb23df19bb0 Project Presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d34dd121-9aab-4790-a54e-76a153867cd7 Draft Specification ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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