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title: "CBC-1862-T-AS Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art - AWARD"
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# CBC-1862-T-AS Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art - AWARD

Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a98535b-7b4f-4fe0-88ed-6f4a7d73981e

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council has successfully awarded a contract for the "Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art" project to Circling the Square Ltd. The procurement process falls under the artistic and literary creation and interpretation services category, with various additional classifications related to services provided by individual artists and sculptors. The contract was tendered using a selective, restricted procedure. The process reached the award stage following the closure of the tender period on 5th January 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 4th February 2026, running until 3rd February 2027. The location encompasses multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and various international territories.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in artistic services and creations, particularly those involving sculptures and individual artist services. It is aligned with the leisure sector, enabling companies that offer artistic interpretation and creation services to showcase their capabilities on a public platform. Although this specific tender does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with a robust portfolio in art creation and interpretation may benefit from similar future opportunities, fostering growth by establishing themselves in prestigious public art projects promoted by reputable councils like Central Bedfordshire Council. The established relationship with Circling the Square Ltd indicates the council's preference for experienced artists, making this a promising avenue for established entities in the art industry.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council has appointed Circling the Square to carry out Leighton Leisure Centre Public Art

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e729fe-9eeb-49a2-8d53-e24a3098ef07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG17 5TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Shefford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLING THE SQUARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists
- 92312230 - Services provided by sculptors
- 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2026 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e729fe-9eeb-49a2-8d53-e24a3098ef07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11e729fe-9eeb-49a2-8d53-e24a3098ef07
  14th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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