--- title: "Welcome Back Public Art Commission" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-18" --- # Welcome Back Public Art Commission Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45c348aa-c328-4c71-b5d8-b85131d98241.json) ## Summary The Maidstone Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Welcome Back Public Art Commission," aimed at enhancing the cultural and artistic landscape of Maidstone, England. This initiative falls under the recreational, cultural, and sporting services category and is part of a broader recovery effort funded by the Welcome Back Fund, derived from the European Regional Development Fund. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key deadlines including the Expression of Interest due by 12:00pm on 2nd July 2021, and completed tender submissions needed by 12:00pm on 9th July 2021. The successful contractor will be appointed by 16th July 2021 for a contract period running from 30th July 2021 to 31st March 2022, with a total budget of £5,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in arts and cultural services or community engagement initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to participate, as the project aims to foster community cohesion, boost local tourism, and enhance economic impacts within the Maidstone area. Engaging in this project not only adds visibility to participating businesses but also aligns them with the local council's objectives for regeneration and cultural place-making. ## Notice Maidstone Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Welcome Back Fund, part of PS56 million provided to councils across England from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to support the safe return to high streets and help build back better from the pandemic. It builds on the PS50 million Reopening High Street Safely Fund (RHSSF) allocated to councils in 2020 and forms part of the wider support government is providing to communities and businesses. The Council is seeking to develop new arts and cultural activities that will help to reanimate the town centre, encourage people back safely, contribute to community cohesion and generate economic impact for local businesses. Not only will an improved cultural offer encourage tourism and provide safe options for people to reunite with friends and family, it will also contribute to the Council's wider ambitions for cultural place-making, regeneration and economic growth for the town. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: 18th June 2021 Deadline for Expression of Interest: 12:00pm Friday 2nd July 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 9th July 2021 Evaluation: w/c 12th July 2021 Appointment of contractor: by Friday 16th July 2021 All expressions of interest, and subsequent communications or proposal submissions, must be made via the Kent Business Portal: www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c2c4a7-e05c-496c-ab18-3630a0c750ff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2021 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c2c4a7-e05c-496c-ab18-3630a0c750ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7c2c4a7-e05c-496c-ab18-3630a0c750ff 18th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=702cb230-1cd0-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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