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title: "Portsmouth Safer Streets Lake Road Underpass Commission - Artist Brief"
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# Portsmouth Safer Streets Lake Road Underpass Commission - Artist Brief

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c78c0a7f-eba4-46eb-b6e0-b15297bdac8c

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking applications for the "Portsmouth Safer Streets Lake Road Underpass Commission - Artist Brief," which aims to commission a permanent public art installation focused on the theme of Safer Streets. The tender falls under the artistic services industry and is classified under the CPV code 92312000. Interested artists must submit their applications by 28th October 2021 at 17:00, and the selected artists will be appointed by 5th November 2021. The art installation is expected to be completed by 18th March 2022, with work commencing on 8th November 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for artists and art collectives experienced in public realm projects, particularly those proficient in creating community-focused artworks. The budget allocated for design and production is £10,000, allowing for creative engagement in a meaningful civic initiative. Businesses that specialise in artistic services or public art installations are encouraged to participate, particularly those with a track record of delivering impactful works that resonate with local communities.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council wish to commission a permanent public art installation on the theme of Safer Streets that reflects the role that Art has to repurpose space from criminal to social activity. Applications are invited from individual artists or artist teams with experience working in the public realm. The aim is to create a suitable piece of artwork to reflect the theme of working together to reduce crime and that is appropriate for the location within the underpass, which connects the Northern and Southern Side of Lake Road. Design and production budget: PS10,000 Deadline for applications: Thursday 28th October 2021 at 17:00 Selected artists appointed by: Friday 5th November 2021 Completion of art installation: 18th March 2022 You are welcome to contact us for an informal conversation prior to submitting. To arrange this or for any other enquiries / clarifications, all must to be submitted by 21st October via the In-tend correspondence function. As well as this project, the Council are also tendering for a similar piece of artwork at Paradise Street. Artists are welcome to submit for either of both projects, however both pieces of artwork are required to be installed by 18th March. Please see full tender pack for details. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2107ab-aefc-46e5-8758-1b0fee5a612f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2021 - 17 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2107ab-aefc-46e5-8758-1b0fee5a612f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2107ab-aefc-46e5-8758-1b0fee5a612f
  30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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