--- title: "RBGKEW/941 - Summer of Sound Artists 2022" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW" published: "2021-09-09" --- # RBGKEW/941 - Summer of Sound Artists 2022 Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0b15de13-5113-4292-b963-4b6d8bc0ab7b.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, located in Richmond, England, is seeking submissions for its Summer of Sound Artists 2022 programme, themed around "Food security." The tender, initiated on May 20, 2021, aims to commission 6 to 10 artistic installations that connect visitors with nature, focusing on Kew's scientific work in food security and biodiversity. The tender period ended on June 30, 2021, and the contract period will commence on October 1, 2021, running until December 31, 2022. The total budget for the project is set at £1,000,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, categorised under artistic services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for creative businesses, particularly those involved in artistic services, including sound design, sculpture, and innovative food art. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector organisations (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. By engaging in this programme, artists can enhance public understanding of environmental issues while showcasing their work in a prestigious venue, potentially leading to further opportunities in cultural and scientific collaborations. ## Notice RBG Kew Wakhurst summer programme is themed around "Food security". It is a 3 month programme highlighting the importance of Kew's scientific work in this area and seeks to connect our visitors to nature in a new, innovative way. We're seeking submissions for artists of all disciplines eg. sound designers, sculpture artists, food artists etc for our Summer programme 2022. Encouraging visitors to connect with nature, these innovative, varied artworks will add a new layer to visitors' understanding and enjoyment of the landscape, encouraging them to experience nature with fresh ears and eyes! We are looking for artists that want to give a cultural response to Wakehurst and Kew science, exploring ways of connecting our audience with nature in new and innovative ways, whilst communicating some of the core work that Kew science is doing in the areas of food security and biodiversity. We are looking to commission 6 - 10 installations of different scales with budgets ranging from 5k - 30k If you are interested please contact Sarah Jandu via procurementtenders@kew.org for further information. Additional information: To apply please email Sarah Jandu via procurementtenders@kew.org ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554e3b69-930c-428c-8dda-d8b30862594a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £90,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW | | Locality | RICHMOND | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW9 3AE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kew | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | AUGUSTINE LEUDAR; FLEAFOLLY ARCHITECTS; HELEN LAW; JOHN GRADE; MALGORZATA LISIECKA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 9 Sep 2021 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554e3b69-930c-428c-8dda-d8b30862594a - 3 Jun 2021 at 08:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be1815-4b96-4fde-bb53-6332259afef3 - 20 May 2021 at 13:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be1815-4b96-4fde-bb53-6332259afef3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/554e3b69-930c-428c-8dda-d8b30862594a 9th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57be1815-4b96-4fde-bb53-6332259afef3 3rd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45964454-0a74-4205-bf7d-4c7c56041cf5 Summer of Sound Information for Artists and how to apply - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89367887-bb02-4b38-a7fb-c417bd7053b2 A4 Call to Artists Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bd05a76-ff05-4e6a-9ed2-dfdfdae36a54 Detailed Requirement Information - Call to Artists ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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