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title: "Shepshed Art Commission"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL RECYCLING"
published: "2019-02-05"
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# Shepshed Art Commission

Buyer: CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL RECYCLING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81ae145a-ed89-4210-9a30-8e869c2d8e55

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## Summary

Charnwood Borough Council Recycling is initiating a procurement process for the "Shepshed Art Commission" aimed at appointing an artist or artists to create an engaging art piece for a residential greenspace in Shepshed, Leicestershire. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a total budget of approximately £60,000 allocated for the project's completion by early September 2019. Interested parties are required to register their interest by 12 Noon on 11th March 2019.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that have expertise in artistic and literary creation. The project invites creative professionals to develop concepts that resonate with the local community, thus fostering business growth through collaborations and community engagement. Companies specialising in installation, landscaping, and community art projects will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Charnwood Borough Council is wishing to appoint an artist or artists to create an art piece/pieces to enliven a residential greenspace in the town of Shepshed based in Leicestershire. The commission will require an artist to develop a concept and engage with local residents to realise an art work(s) that suits the setting and has the potential to be both playful and inclusive. The overall budget for the successful artist will be around PS60,000 to cover all expenses including design, community involvement, installation, landscaping and travel, for completion by early September 2019. Please register your interest by no later than 12 Noon on the 11th March 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9503002-36fa-41f8-bba3-c5ecaca3936e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHARNWOOD BOROUGH COUNCIL RECYCLING |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Southfields |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 15:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9503002-36fa-41f8-bba3-c5ecaca3936e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9503002-36fa-41f8-bba3-c5ecaca3936e
  5th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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