--- title: "Chilmington Public Art Consultancy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bbc3c19-359f-4b28-880d-101e4ab861e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bbc3c19-359f-4b28-880d-101e4ab861e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bbc3c19-359f-4b28-880d-101e4ab861e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bbc3c19-359f-4b28-880d-101e4ab861e4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-02-22" --- # Chilmington Public Art Consultancy Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bbc3c19-359f-4b28-880d-101e4ab861e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bbc3c19-359f-4b28-880d-101e4ab861e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bbc3c19-359f-4b28-880d-101e4ab861e4.json) ## Summary Ashford Borough Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Chilmington Public Art Consultancy" project, which falls under the category of Business and management consultancy and related services. The procurement is at the award stage, with key dates including a contract award in the week commencing 17th July 2017 and a project end date of July 2019. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note that bids were due by 2:30 PM on 26th June 2017, and queries were to be directed to Caroline Carney at procurement@ashford.gov.uk. The project is located in Ashford, Kent, within the South East region of the United Kingdom, with overall contract value set at £45,000. This consultancy tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) to develop their business capabilities by delivering a bespoke Public Art Strategy for the Chilmington development. Companies with expertise in public art, community engagement, and urban development management are particularly well-suited to respond. Engaging with this initiative could enhance their portfolio and establish strong connections within local government projects, thus contributing to long-term business growth. ## Notice Ashford Borough Council seeks a specialist Public Art Consultancy to develop a clear and bespoke Public Art Strategy, relevant for the development of Chilmington, in that it is considerate to its vision, uniqueness and life-span as a development. This consultancy work and strategy will be: * Informed through strong partnership engagement. * Responsive to the sites pressing challenges and future tasks. * Influential in making a positive difference to the distinctiveness and character of Chilmington's public spaces. * Informed by existing policy in place such as the Chilmington Area Action Plan, The Design Code, and Chilmington's Public Green Spaces and Water Environment SPD. Timetable Advert Placed: 1st June 2017 Final Date for Clarification: 19th June 2017 Tender Return Date: 2.30pm 26th June 2017 Evaluation of Bids: w/c 26th June 2017 Interview: 10th July 2017 Contract Award: w/c 17th July 2017 Start Date: Monday 31st July 2017 End Date: July 2019 Please read the documents attached to this advert carefully before submitting your brief. Documents attached; - Consultancy Brief - Suitability Assessment - Return tender label Quotation Return: In order to be considered please ensure your completed brief and assessment along with any relevant supporting documentation is returned to Ashford Borough Council, Customer Services Manager, Customer Contact Centre, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PL in a plain envelope which does not bear a mark identifying your company, using the label attached. Tenders must be returned no later than 14:30hrs on 26th June 2017 Contract Award: The contract will be awarded to the contractor who submits the most favourable bid, evaluated 100% quality. Notes: 1) Please register your interest through the Kent Business Portal - we will use these registration details to inform you of any amendments, or items of clarification during the tender period. However, no further clarification, etc. will be issued later than the 19th June 2017. 2) Please be aware that you need to download the documents attached to this advert and submit your bid by the due date. Your registration of interest will NOT be used to issue you with tender documentation. 3) When submitting your bid, please keep additional marketing material to a minimum. 4) The "Last date for Expressing Interest" detailed at the beginning of this notice, is the last date for submitting your bid. Further Information If you have any queries please contact Chris Dixon on (01233) 330352 or by e:mail chris.dixon@ashford.gov.uk. Additional information: For further information and documents please see the Kent Business Portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b838955-ae1a-490b-afee-11b6fd43f536 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £23,151 | | 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ASHFORD | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN23 1PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Ashford | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Ashford | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHARTWAY GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2019 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b838955-ae1a-490b-afee-11b6fd43f536 - 7 Jun 2017 at 13:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05715f7-b6f1-4c82-a9d6-167bae2db63c - 7 Jun 2017 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05715f7-b6f1-4c82-a9d6-167bae2db63c - 7 Jun 2017 at 13:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05715f7-b6f1-4c82-a9d6-167bae2db63c - 7 Jun 2017 at 12:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05715f7-b6f1-4c82-a9d6-167bae2db63c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b838955-ae1a-490b-afee-11b6fd43f536 22nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c05715f7-b6f1-4c82-a9d6-167bae2db63c 7th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Notice URLs - http://www.ashford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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