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title: "Cambridge City Council - To the River: Artist in Residence Commission"
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# Cambridge City Council - To the River: Artist in Residence Commission

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5264b06-5fb3-483b-bce7-640bf1f721c3

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire District Councils are currently seeking an artist for the "To the River: Artist in Residence Commission" tender, which falls under the recreational, cultural and sporting services sector. This open procurement process is active with a proposal deadline set for 28th February 2018. The total budget for the commission is £90,000 GBP, and the contract will commence on 1st May 2018, concluding on 31st October 2019. The selected artist will engage in a year-long residency in Cambridge, which includes research and community involvement to produce site-specific public art.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for artists looking to broaden their portfolio and enhance their visibility in the public art scene. Businesses that specialise in artistic commissions, cultural engagement, or community-focused projects would be particularly well-suited to compete in this process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the residency aims to generate meaningful artistic outcomes that resonate with the local community.

## Notice

The Council is seeking an artist to appoint to a part time, year-long residency involving extensive research and engagement, which culminates in a responsive, site specific work (or works) of public art for the city. The research and engagement at the crux of this residency will inform artistic outcomes that therefore have meaning to the people of Cambridge, which are sensitive to the site context, have resonance across the city and comply with funding requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/facc98dc-7b82-4455-b176-f16783de6945 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2018 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/facc98dc-7b82-4455-b176-f16783de6945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/facc98dc-7b82-4455-b176-f16783de6945
  22nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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