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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc9e6a67-3b06-4617-95d9-aed49648d945

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is seeking a professional artist for a year-long Artist in Residence Commission focused on the River Cam. This procurement process is currently classified as complete, having concluded with an awarded contract on 24 April 2018. The total contract value is £90,000, and the procurement followed an open procedure, allowing for broad competition. The contract period spans from 1 May 2018 to 31 October 2019, with relevant delivery taking place in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for artists, particularly those in the recreational and cultural services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well positioned to compete for this commission, utilising their creativity and community engagement skills to successfully execute a public art initiative. Such engagements can enable businesses to enhance their visibility, establish connections within the community, and expand their portfolios through impactful projects.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council seeks to appoint a professional artist to a year-long, part-time residency that centres around the River Cam. The residency will involve extensive research into the river and a programme of community engagement that should culminate in a public art work (or works) for the city.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7a2a08-4684-4ef1-b597-18167e312a38 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAROLINE WRIGHT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2019 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7a2a08-4684-4ef1-b597-18167e312a38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7a2a08-4684-4ef1-b597-18167e312a38
  22nd February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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