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title: "Agatha Christie Artwork Commission for Torquay Harbourside"
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# Agatha Christie Artwork Commission for Torquay Harbourside

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67927bb4-2557-414f-a0bb-30577da794ec

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## Summary

Torbay Council is seeking proposals for the "Agatha Christie Artwork Commission for Torquay Harbourside" as part of the harbour renewal and improvement scheme funded by the Towns Fund. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been published on 1st September 2021, with a tender period that ended on 18th October 2021. The contract, valued at £100,000, aims to create a permanent artwork reflecting Agatha Christie's spirit and will be installed by 1st April 2022, continuing until 31st March 2023. The project falls under the CPV category of Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services, with delivery expected in England.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the creative sector, particularly those specialising in public art, installation design, and community engagement projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, bringing innovative ideas that resonate with the local community and capture the essence of Agatha Christie. Companies that can effectively manage outdoor installations and engage with public audiences will be well-suited to compete for this commission, potentially enhancing their portfolio through collaboration with a notable historical figure and the local council.

## Notice

Torbay Council, working in collaboration with Agatha Christie Limited, Torbay Culture at TDA, local communities and creative organisations, is seeking a permanent artwork for the Torquay harbour area. This will be created to be installed as part of the harbour renewal and improvement scheme being developed as part of the Towns Fund investment from government. o The artwork should capture the spirit of Agatha Christie, her life and work. We are especially keen to see ideas come forwards which consider her 'in the round', as a woman who lived and worked here, who had multiple interests and passions, including the outdoors, nature, people, and places. o The artwork should consider the needs of the location and audiences - external, open to the elements, and public interaction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273ec85c-4cd5-4a06-897b-0696fdd023d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELISABETH HADLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273ec85c-4cd5-4a06-897b-0696fdd023d7
- 1 Sep 2021 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92426c6-de5f-403a-9da1-267666e56729

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273ec85c-4cd5-4a06-897b-0696fdd023d7
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a92426c6-de5f-403a-9da1-267666e56729
  1st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=80470a8e-000b-ec11-810d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.torbay.gov.uk/

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