--- title: "Art Curator to develop a public art programme on the Copeland Coast, Cumbria" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-02" --- # Art Curator to develop a public art programme on the Copeland Coast, Cumbria Buyer: COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb22859-5622-4887-8f61-ecb94bb09c6a.json) ## Summary The Copeland Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the position of Art Curator to develop a public art programme on the Copeland Coast in Cumbria. This open procurement process aims to establish a Coastal Art Trail and a broader public art strategy and is classified under arts-facility operation services. The tender was published on 2nd September 2019, with a submission deadline set for 14th October 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2019 and run until 31st March 2021, addressing opportunities in the North West region of England. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in public art services, curatorial practices, and community engagement in the arts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in collaborative art projects and public installations would be particularly well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will play a vital role in enhancing the cultural landscape along the coast, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships in the future. ## Notice Copeland Borough Council are seeking to appoint a Public Art Curator on a contract for services basis. The role will involve the establishment of a Coastal Art Trail and the development of a broader strategy for Public Art across the borough. The art project is one element of The Connecting Cumbria's Hidden Coast (CCHC) Programme, funded by Coastal Communities Fund, and Sellafield Ltd in which the Council are working with partners to develop a series of Public Art installations along the coast between Whitehaven and Millom. The "Art Trail" will be: * Linked to and add value and cultural interest to the Coastal Challenge Route, which is also being developed as part of the CCHC programme. * An initial Art project, which provides a catalyst for a broader public arts strategy in the Borough the development of which will be an integral part of the curator's role.Further details are provided in the Invitation to Tender documents which will be made available upon registering an interest in this opportunity via The Chest Procurement Portal. All correspondence/clarifications must be made via The Chest (messages area). For support to use the Chest please contact Proactis Help Centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95357326-00ef-4f60-98f8-72ffbd42f20f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | 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 | COPELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WHITEHAVEN | | Post town | Carlisle | | Postcode | CA28 7SJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland | | Local authority | Cumberland | | Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith | | Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2019 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95357326-00ef-4f60-98f8-72ffbd42f20f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95357326-00ef-4f60-98f8-72ffbd42f20f 2nd September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ff77018f-3cca-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.copeland.gov.uk/ - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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