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title: "Fabrication of Bespoke Artwork for Ouzel Valley Park"
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# Fabrication of Bespoke Artwork for Ouzel Valley Park

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b379c69a-3809-4d7c-852d-a030cbbd8366

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## Summary

Milton Keynes Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Fabrication of Bespoke Artwork for Ouzel Valley Park". Classified under the industry categories of statuettes, ornaments, and fabrication work, the project is aimed at enhancing public art in Oakgrove, as part of the Millennium Village development’s social infrastructure initiative. This procurement was completed under a limited, competitive quotation method as specified for unique artistic performance. The awarded contract, valued at £171,625, involved a tender period ending on 11 July 2024 and a contract period running from 12 August 2024 to 31 January 2025. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with key contacts available through Milton Keynes Council’s Contracting Office.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses engaged in bespoke artwork and creative industries, particularly those specialising in the fabrication of statuettes and ornaments. With an emphasis on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses fitting these criteria could thrive by contributing to significant public art projects. Studio Morison Ltd, an SME, secured this contract, demonstrating the Council’s commitment to fostering local business growth within the creative sector. Such contracts offer immense potential for enhancing a company's portfolio and securing future public art commissions.

## Notice

As part of the Millennium Village development in Oakgrove, a sum of PS340,000 was secured as a contribution towards Public Art delivery, as part of the Social Infrastructure Contribution. A brief for the Oakgrove Public Art Commission was developed in partnership with The Parks Trust and the Parish Council. Regulation 32 (1) (b) (i) (1) In the specific cases and circumstances laid down in this regulation, contracting authorities may award public contracts by a negotiated procedure without prior publication. (b) Where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons: - the aim of the procurement is the creation or acquisition of a unique work of art or artistic performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a75ada-5c6b-4247-a841-b5bbb2024227 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £171,625 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STUDIO MORISON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 39298000 - Statuettes, ornaments; photograph or picture frames, and mirrors
- 45255400 - Fabrication work

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a75ada-5c6b-4247-a841-b5bbb2024227

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00a75ada-5c6b-4247-a841-b5bbb2024227
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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