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title: "Signature Artwork (Sculpture) for Poole Museum Gallery"
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# Signature Artwork (Sculpture) for Poole Museum Gallery

Buyer: 3695810  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707b6b58-3127-49dd-bf4a-ec85c3787580

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## Summary

BCP Council, located in Bournemouth, is undertaking a significant public procurement initiative titled "Signature Artwork (Sculpture) for Poole Museum Gallery." This tender falls under the category of Artistic and Literary Creation and Interpretation Services (CPV 92310000) and is an integral part of the £7.7 million redevelopment of Poole Museum, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project aims to appoint an experienced artist to create a high-quality, site-specific sculpture as a permanent installation within the museum's new galleries. The procurement process for this project has been completed, with key stages including the tender period ending on 10 May 2024, and the award of the contract on 6 August 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 19 August 2024 and end on 19 November 2025.

This tender presents an outstanding opportunity for businesses with expertise in artistic and literary creation services, particularly those with a track record in delivering socially engaged art projects. The open procurement method ensures that a wide range of businesses, including SMEs, can compete for this contract. Companies that specialise in creating large-scale, visually impactful artworks would find this project particularly suitable. The successful development and installation of the artwork will significantly enhance the cultural vibrancy of Poole Museum, offering the selected business substantial exposure and a key role in a high-profile cultural redevelopment project.

## Notice

Poole Museum is currently closed undergoing a major redevelopment. Our Museum: Rediscovering Poole's Maritime Heritage is a PS7.7m project to transform Poole Museum, supported by an award of PS2.24 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The project aims to transform the museum into an outstanding cultural centre and a modern, thriving cultural space and community hub, greatly enriching experience of Poole Quay and Old Town. Poole Museum is looking to appoint an artist with a well-established track record as well as being an experienced socially engaged practitioner, to develop a site-specific artwork of high artistic quality as a permanent installation within the redeveloped galleries at Poole Museum. The space for the artwork is a triple height void at the heart of the museum in Oakley's Mill, running from the ground floor to reach the soffits of the second floor. The affordances of this space mean the artwork will have a central and high-profile presence in the museum passing through three of the new galleries. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4ca853-4288-4d4d-90ae-452f72a031be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2024 - 19 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £53,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £53,000 |
| 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 | 3695810 |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2024 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4ca853-4288-4d4d-90ae-452f72a031be
- 10 Apr 2024 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf42fc01-406a-4199-88fa-2d052d38a743

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd4ca853-4288-4d4d-90ae-452f72a031be
  2nd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf42fc01-406a-4199-88fa-2d052d38a743
  10th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3a5af1ea-15f7-ee11-812a-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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