--- title: "Science festival headline Artist Commission (Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-520fc7aa-c766-4dac-8032-736e01d281d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-520fc7aa-c766-4dac-8032-736e01d281d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-520fc7aa-c766-4dac-8032-736e01d281d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-520fc7aa-c766-4dac-8032-736e01d281d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2022-01-05" --- # Science festival headline Artist Commission (Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023) Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-520fc7aa-c766-4dac-8032-736e01d281d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-520fc7aa-c766-4dac-8032-736e01d281d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-520fc7aa-c766-4dac-8032-736e01d281d6.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group is currently seeking submissions for the "Science Festival Headline Artist Commission" aimed at the Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023. This tender process is classified under the artistic services industry and aims to procure an innovative digital and interactive experience that engages a broad audience, particularly families. The deadline for tender submissions is 31 January 2022, with the contract period extending from 22 February 2022 to 3 November 2023. The total estimated value of the contract is £40,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in artistic, creative, and technological services, particularly those that specialize in family-oriented or interactive experiences. Businesses that can deliver robust, engaging installations and are experienced in handling high visitor volumes would be well-suited to compete. This project not only aligns with artistic and cultural services but also enhances visibility and market presence for companies within the creative sector, particularly those engaging with museums and festival contexts. ## Notice The science museum group (SMG) are seeking an individual artists, creative studios and technologists to create an innovative digital and interactive experience for the Manchester Science Festival 2022 and Bradford Science Festival 2023. The work should be fun and accessible for a range of visitors - from families through to adults. Families are the biggest audience for both festivals and the commission should be developed to appeal to them - placing their experience at the heart. It will stand out from the rest of the programme of both festivals and be in situ for at least 10 days at each site (up to 3 months at the Science and Industry Museum). The finished work needs to be robust, designed with large volumes of people in mind, interacting and immersing themselves in the experience. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2022 - 3 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services - 92312000 - Artistic services - 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists - 92521000 - Museum services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2022 at 09:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 - 5 Jan 2022 at 09:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 - 5 Jan 2022 at 09:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 - 5 Jan 2022 at 08:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 - 5 Jan 2022 at 08:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 - 20 Dec 2021 at 15:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 - 20 Dec 2021 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66409a3-461f-4462-ae22-cdeee7e253c0 5th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home - https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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