--- title: "Artist Appointment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ed992eb-2cdb-411d-968e-df7c29732327" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ed992eb-2cdb-411d-968e-df7c29732327" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ed992eb-2cdb-411d-968e-df7c29732327.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ed992eb-2cdb-411d-968e-df7c29732327.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-18" --- # Artist Appointment Buyer: GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ed992eb-2cdb-411d-968e-df7c29732327 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ed992eb-2cdb-411d-968e-df7c29732327) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ed992eb-2cdb-411d-968e-df7c29732327.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Gloucester City Council, seeking an artist appointment for the redesign of Kings Square as part of the wider regeneration initiative within the Kings Quarter in Gloucester. This tender falls under the artistic services category and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 12th April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 29th April 2019 and conclude by 28th June 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested bidders. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in artistic and creative services, particularly those capable of delivering sculptural and lighting projects. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with a portfolio in public art and community engagement. The collaboration with Ginkgo Projects and the Kings Quarter Art Commissioning Panel will ensure that selected designs are integrated into the urban redevelopment, enabling artists to enhance their visibility and contribution to the revitalisation of Kings Square. ## Notice The redesign of Kings Square forms part of the re-development of Kings Quarter which forms a major regeneration initiative within Gloucester. Kings Square was originally built in circa1928 and has seen various changes in fortune as the city has developed over the last eighty years. As a key part of the re development, a programme of cultural commissions has been developed by Ginkgo Projects to provide a canvas for the activation of Kings Square through formal and informal cultural programming and orchestration. The programme will embed cultural intelligence and creativity into the public realm, engaging stakeholders, residents and visitors so that they can play an active role in bringing Kings Quarter to life. The programme consists of both permanent, integrated work and temporary projects predominantly based within Kings Square itself but extending out into the wider scheme. Projects include physical detailing of the space through sculptural interventions and activation of the square with lighting, moveable design elements and a programme of interactive digital activation. This is a permanent, integrated work package that focuses on the sculptural edge for the square and creative lighting, imparting a sense of uniqueness and quality. This document sets out the background of the project; the creative rationale behind the commissions programme as whole, locations of work, requirements in terms of materials and budget - all of which forms part of the tender information pack. The requirement described in this document will be in the form of 2 lots as follows: Lot 1 - Sculptural Edge only Lot 2 - Creative Lighting only Bidders may bid for a single lot or both. In conjunction with the Authority, Ginkgo Projects will work closely with the selected artist to ensure that their designs are carefully and successfully integrated into the scheme. A group has been brought together called the Kings Quarter Art Commissioning Panel to guide the artist commissions. This group consists of the client, project manager and other key figures from local cultural and community organisations. This group will approve the artist's designs at key stages of development. The selected artist will be expected to meet with this group at regular intervals to talk through their design progress. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa5fbbd9-f2d6-437e-bf5c-20404dd30d2d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 28 Jun 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GLOUCESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | THE DOCKS | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 18 Mar 2019 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa5fbbd9-f2d6-437e-bf5c-20404dd30d2d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa5fbbd9-f2d6-437e-bf5c-20404dd30d2d 18th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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