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title: "Public Art Badbury Heights"
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buyer: "BLANDFORD FORUM TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Public Art Badbury Heights

Buyer: BLANDFORD FORUM TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74da7982-3fe5-46d8-ac36-533e13146713

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## Summary

The Blandford Forum Town Council is seeking to enhance the newly developed Badbury Heights area through a public art initiative, with the title "Public Art Badbury Heights". This project falls under the works category and has been classified under artistic supplies. The procurement process, currently in the award stage, employed an open procedure. The contract is valued at £47,000, with the tender period closing on 28th June 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd July 2019 and is scheduled for completion by 31st October 2019, located in Blandford Forum, South West England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for art and design businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to showcase their creativity and execution capabilities. Participants will engage in a design competition to create a covered bridge for the central area of Badbury Heights, integrating interactive and historical elements. Companies with experience in public art installations and landscaping design, particularly those able to comply with the stipulated budget and unique site considerations, are encouraged to compete for this innovative project.

## Notice

Blandford Forum is a unique Georgina Market Town, as the centre was re-build after a serious of disastrous fires, which completely destroyed the town in 1731. Over the centuries since then, the town has continued to expand, in particular to the north. One of the latest developments to the north of the town is the phased development of Badbury Heights. Persimmon Homes allocated PS52,000 to North Dorset District Council (NDDC), now Dorset Council, for the provision of Public Art (only) at the Badbury Heights housing development. The agreement states that NDDC should produce a Public Art Plan in consultation with the Town Council. However, the Town Council has offered to lead on this project due to timescales with the funding, which is due to expire at the end of 2019 and could then be taken back by the developer. The Town Council has therefore created a Public Art Plan for Badbury Heights and a working group has been formed (of Councillors, Blandford Arts Society, the Art department from The Blandford School and residents) to progress the project. Two consultations were held and a brief of the design, incorporating the responses, has been created. Additional information: The Town Council Public Art Working Group is pleased to offer a competition for the design of a piece of public art that will be placed in the central grass area at Badbury Heights. The brief is to: Supply and install a covered bridge over a dry stream to include: Metal design Functional Durable and sturdy Seasonal bulbs and wildflowers surrounding Interactive areas (to include tactile brass rubbings of nature/wildlife) Historical element linking the old town to present day with information boards Seating TERMS AND CONDITIONS The design, supply and installation for the project should not exceed PS47,000; The site does not have access to water or electricity, therefore the design cannot include features that would need access to these utilities; Entries to be submitted by 28th June 2019 at 12pm with a view for installation in Autumn 2019; The design should be a suitably sized piece of artwork that will incorporate the brief given Entries are open to anyone, but must be able to complete installation as per the terms and conditions set out here; Multiple entries are allowed; Entries can be submitted to the Town Clerk's Office, Church Lane, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AD or electronically to admin@blandfordforum-tc.gov.uk. Where an electronic image is presented any viewing software will have to be made available to the Town Council at no cost; Submissions will need to show different viewpoints with a minimum of a side and an overhead view; Badbury Heights residents will be consulted on the final design; The winning entry will be announced in the press as soon as possible after the decision is made, however the individual will be contacted on week commencing 22nd July 2019; Entries will not be returned, unless specifically requested; The winning entry will be the design, which in the opinion of the Town Council, is most appropriate for the location, will be long lasting, and best fulfills the terms and conditions; Should the chosen design fall under the PS47,000 no cash alternative for the remainder of the money will be offered. Any surplus will be invested in benches and/or planting material; Designs and correspondence will not be kept confidential and will be available for the public to view; The winning entry will be expected to provide the Town Council with free and full use of the design without any further payment in perpetuity; Each entrant must guarantee to the Town Council that their entry is an original and made without inclusion of material owned by a third party; By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to the terms and conditions set out here.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db44abf8-e8b5-458a-971b-9a95f8bd9035 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,000 |
| 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 | BLANDFORD FORUM TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLANDFORD FORUM |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT11 7AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Blandford |
| Westminster constituency | North Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCLING THE SQUARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2019 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db44abf8-e8b5-458a-971b-9a95f8bd9035
- 3 May 2019 at 10:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f7865-584d-46da-89d3-08f33d393d60
- 2 May 2019 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f7865-584d-46da-89d3-08f33d393d60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db44abf8-e8b5-458a-971b-9a95f8bd9035
  9th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/508f7865-584d-46da-89d3-08f33d393d60
  3rd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2092e9f-ddd0-4715-b5f9-3189540224ca
  Design Competition
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f9e31226-cb91-4ffc-9dbe-4740811660ad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51851404-188a-45ed-9b8e-39712f326e9b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/363f11c6-8258-443f-bdf4-ef8e63c86572
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44878f36-8bbc-4943-8fd7-9286eb95248e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdc41895-e031-4fb8-9d6d-c4168d008b14
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4080874-9cdc-4b6a-9884-c87b863438ef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0037cc18-59e5-4667-ab2f-1fa2112e9924
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2e30f38-a7c8-4d17-90c9-c1b00c75466e

## Notice URLs

- https://blandfordforum-tc.gov.uk/the-town/public-art-plan

## Provenance

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