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title: "Public Art Support"
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published: "2024-10-24"
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# Public Art Support

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e076388a-add8-4ea8-821c-c1ec57283f7c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Public Art Support" contract, overseen by Cumberland Council, involves the provision of recreational, cultural, and sporting services in England. The procurement falls within the services category and includes arts-facility operation services. With a contract value of £49,500, the process progressed through the award stage, culminating in an award issued on 21st August 2024. The tender period ended on 7th August 2024, with the contract running from 1st September 2024 until 31st March 2027. Cumberland Council, based in Whitehaven, acted as the buying organisation, and the awarded supplier is Liverpool Biennial of Contemporary Art Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public art and cultural projects, especially those classified as SMEs or VCSEs. Such entities can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and gain expertise in managing substantial public art initiatives. Businesses within the cultural, recreational, and artistic sectors can find this tender particularly advantageous for growth, offering a stable multi-year contract with a reputable council. The open nature of the procurement method and the substantial contract duration provide ample scope for businesses to demonstrate their capability and establish a robust presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Request For Quote

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fea498-bfa5-4cf8-b321-82b39315be64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,500 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITEHAVEN |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA28 7JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Kells and Sandwith |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fea498-bfa5-4cf8-b321-82b39315be64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fea498-bfa5-4cf8-b321-82b39315be64
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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