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title: "Poole Townside Gateway and Way-Finding Artists"
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# Poole Townside Gateway and Way-Finding Artists

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-898b2a47-5592-42d1-86c6-662be652a3a6

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## Summary

The Borough of Poole is seeking creative partners for the "Poole Townside Gateway and Way-Finding Artists" project, which aims to enhance the Backwater Channel area in Poole, Dorset. This open procurement process includes the production of two significant 'gateway' artworks and site-specific interventions for improved way-finding and street furniture. The project has a total contract value of £450,000 and will run from 1 November 2018 to 31 December 2019. The tender submission period ended on 10 September 2018, making the procurement stage currently at the award phase with opportunities for artists and studios.

This tender presents significant opportunities for artists and creative studios, particularly those with experience in community-focused projects and public art installations. Companies that are innovative, socially-engaged, and can demonstrate a strong portfolio in artistic services will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the social engagement aspect of the commission, this project is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their reach and impact within the public sector.

## Notice

The town centre side of Backwater Channel in Poole, Dorset is changing. A masterplan is in place for the future expansion of the Port and the various development sites along West Street and West Quay Road are starting to be planned and delivered. In time these sites will provide thousands of new homes, leisure opportunities and new jobs for local people. The aspiration is that this area will be a pleasant and inviting place that people want to use. LOT 1 - The Borough of Poole wishes to engage an experienced artist / studio to produce two major, 'gateway' artworks, to create a sense of arrival and departure at the south-eat and north-west points of the Townside Access site in Poole. LOT 2 - The Borough of Poole seeks an experienced artist / studio or creative collaboration for this dual commission, leading to the creation of imaginative, site-specific interventions. The first part of this brief has a strong socially-engaged component and focuses on enhanced way-finding around the Townside Access site in Poole. The second part of this commission seeks to secure designs for street furniture across the site, which also contains a community involvement element. Additional information: Please do not contact buyer. All interest should be placed through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b570d0bc-36cc-477b-9c0f-dd8a472a9962 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2RU |
| 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 | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | DALLAS PIERCE QUINTERO; M CONDRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92311000 - Works of art
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2018 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b570d0bc-36cc-477b-9c0f-dd8a472a9962
- 8 Aug 2018 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fed119-72a9-4d73-acdf-c2822079a419

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b570d0bc-36cc-477b-9c0f-dd8a472a9962
  7th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78fed119-72a9-4d73-acdf-c2822079a419
  8th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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