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title: "Most Creative Train Station"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-05"
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# Most Creative Train Station

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f600e11c-dc23-4f58-9595-7cea826b3c24

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council has awarded a contract titled "Most Creative Train Station" under the industry category of "Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories." The procurement involves a single artist commission and a single artist residency. Located in the North East, United Kingdom, the contract will run from 1 August 2024 to 31 March 2025. The procurement process is complete and was conducted using the "Other - Exemption" method. The contract, valued at £29,520, was awarded to Catherine Bertola on 1 August 2024 with an award notice published on 5 September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the arts, particularly those that can offer creative services, artist commissions, and residencies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) have been considered suitable for this contract, making it an ideal opportunity for such organisations to showcase their creativity and expand their portfolio. Engaging in this project could enhance business profiles and foster networking opportunities within the local government sector and the wider arts community.

## Notice

1 x Artist Commission and 1 x Artist Residency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d0e27a-12d9-4c65-b512-9cb38a5c8b6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,520 |
| 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 | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 2QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATHERINE BERTOLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d0e27a-12d9-4c65-b512-9cb38a5c8b6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79d0e27a-12d9-4c65-b512-9cb38a5c8b6a
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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