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title: "Cambridge City Council - Public Art 'Play is Everywhere'"
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# Cambridge City Council - Public Art 'Play is Everywhere'

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fcce576-0363-476f-8a1e-54048fc4f930

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cambridge City Council, focuses on the creation of a public artwork titled "Play is Everywhere". This project falls within the artistic services category, with a total budget of £90,000. The tender period concluded on 8th October 2021, while the contract duration runs from 5th January 2022 to 31st July 2023. The procurement was carried out through a selective (restricted) procedure, aimed at soliciting proposals from qualified artists located in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the arts and creative sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in artistic creation and community engagement. Artists or firms with experience in developing interactive and accessible public art will find the project appealing, offering a platform to showcase their talents while contributing to community vibrancy in Cambridge.

## Notice

The Council seeks an artist(s) to develop a proposal for an original, high quality, accessible public artwork, which would provide opportunities for interaction/ activity The project has two elements and artists can express an interest in either element or both The total maximum budget for both elements of the project is PS90,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068825a3-dfb1-46bb-88c0-2c7cd6ac2cd1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| 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 | EMMA BEARMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2022 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068825a3-dfb1-46bb-88c0-2c7cd6ac2cd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/068825a3-dfb1-46bb-88c0-2c7cd6ac2cd1
  7th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c29dcef0-38ba-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

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