--- title: "GB-London: THAMESMEAD - CREATIVE PUBLIC REALM COMMISSION FOR SOUTHMERE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb6a2f65-7611-48cd-8a7c-6efc669af38c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb6a2f65-7611-48cd-8a7c-6efc669af38c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb6a2f65-7611-48cd-8a7c-6efc669af38c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb6a2f65-7611-48cd-8a7c-6efc669af38c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PEABODY" published: "2020-11-19" --- # GB-London: THAMESMEAD - CREATIVE PUBLIC REALM COMMISSION FOR SOUTHMERE Buyer: PEABODY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb6a2f65-7611-48cd-8a7c-6efc669af38c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb6a2f65-7611-48cd-8a7c-6efc669af38c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb6a2f65-7611-48cd-8a7c-6efc669af38c.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "GB-London: THAMESMEAD - CREATIVE PUBLIC REALM COMMISSION FOR SOUTHMERE" is being conducted by Peabody, a well-known housing association based in London. This tender, classified under the industry category of artistic services, is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for submissions is set for 18 January 2021, and the expected contract period will commence on 15 February 2021 and run until 1 March 2022. The total budget for this project, which includes commissioning and managing artists along with installation costs, amounts to £175,000 plus VAT. This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in public art and creative services. Businesses with expertise in commissioning artwork, managing artistic projects, and collaborating with artists would be well-suited to respond to this tender. The focus on enhancing the public realm in Thamesmead presents a unique chance for creative firms to showcase their talents and contribute to the area's visual identity, particularly at key locations like Block 4 and Cygnet Square. ## Notice We are seeking to appoint a specialist public art team or producer who can commission and manage artist(s), and the fabrication and installation of their works in Southmere, our first major development in Thamesmead. The total budget for all fees, fabrication and installation costs is PS175,000 + VAT This tender asks you to detail your approach to selecting and appointing artist(s), and how you would support and manage them to develop creative proposals for two key areas of opportunity: The first site is a pair of prominent walls of a residential block (Block 4) facing the main road Harrow Manor Way which will be handed over in June 2022. These walls could be considered together or individually and could house flat or relief artworks at scale, bringing a visual identity, navigational markers or texture to this gateway building. The second site is Cygnet Square and Wagtail Walk, which together make up the majority of the new public realm. The landscaping for these large areas will be complete by May 2021 and will comprise of a diverse and high quality soft landscape of trees, shrubs and herbaceous planting set amongst high quality paved areas. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addedded-b2c2-4ecd-8169-6a197643cc5f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | PEABODY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 7JB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addedded-b2c2-4ecd-8169-6a197643cc5f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/addedded-b2c2-4ecd-8169-6a197643cc5f 19th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-THAMESMEAD---CREATIVE-PUBLIC-REALM-COMMISSION-FOR-SOUTHMERE/9M7VV7JH33 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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