--- title: "Call for Artists: Morecambe Bay Landscape Art Commissions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fec2bb80-6e70-4feb-9216-29ef0deb786a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fec2bb80-6e70-4feb-9216-29ef0deb786a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fec2bb80-6e70-4feb-9216-29ef0deb786a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fec2bb80-6e70-4feb-9216-29ef0deb786a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2017-09-16" --- # Call for Artists: Morecambe Bay Landscape Art Commissions Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fec2bb80-6e70-4feb-9216-29ef0deb786a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fec2bb80-6e70-4feb-9216-29ef0deb786a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fec2bb80-6e70-4feb-9216-29ef0deb786a.json) ## Summary The Morecambe Bay Partnership (MBP), alongside Cumbria County Council, is seeking proposals for the "Call for Artists: Morecambe Bay Landscape Art Commissions." This procurement process, classified under artistic services (CPV code 92312000), is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 30 October 2017. The projects will take place across various sites in the North West, including Cockerham and Walney Island, with a total budget of £90,000 and a minimum contract value of £10,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 December 2017 and is set to conclude by 15 October 2018. The procurement method is open, engaging artists in creating works that resonate with the rich heritage and landscape of the area. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for artists and creatives to showcase their talents in a unique and culturally significant environment. Businesses specialising in artistic services, public art, or community engagement initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete. Successful proposals are encouraged to reflect the heritage of Morecambe Bay and should aim to engage the local community and visitors alike. This project not only allows for creative expression but also promotes tourism and cultural enrichment within the region. ## Notice Morecambe Bay Partnership (MBP) wishes to commission a number of artistic works inspired by Morecambe Bay's unique heritage and landscape. The Landscape Art Commissions are part of 'Headlands to Headspace' (H2H) - Morecambe Bay's Landscape Partnership Scheme funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The contract is to be let by MBP / Cumbria County Council. MBP is a small charity that makes big things happen - working to bring benefits to the communities, heritage and environment around the Bay. H2H is a major MBP initiative - through a portfolio of projects the outstanding significance of the Bay's heritage is explored, cherished and given contemporary resonance. Morecambe Bay is like nowhere else in the UK. It's as invigorating as it is calming, with spectacular natural beauty and a fascinating heritage. The brief calls for proposals for new artworks or creative projects that use, celebrate, engage with and interpret the Bay's landscape and heritage, either on a temporary or permanent basis. The commissions will be a series of major new works and should encourage people to visit and engage with the heritage of Morecambe Bay through the creation of contemporary artworks inspired by the heritage of the land, sea and people. They may be physical artworks or public art but equally may be of other art forms. Engagement: Morecambe Bay is a landscape shaped by its people and traditions therefore artistic proposals should be inspired by the heritage and communities of the Bay. Sites: We have identified a range of sites with potential for artistic intervention within the project's footprint (Cockerham to Walney Island) - Heysham Head, Arnside Knott and Birkrigg Common - which we are keen to animate through the siting of works and/or as inspiration points during Summer 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09511a6-3d7b-4db6-a88f-ec12ce49d3fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | 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 | 16 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 15 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 7DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal Nether | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 16 Sep 2017 at 17:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09511a6-3d7b-4db6-a88f-ec12ce49d3fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c09511a6-3d7b-4db6-a88f-ec12ce49d3fc 16th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.morecambebay.org.uk/arts-commissions For link to full brief please visit ## Notice URLs - http://www.morecambebay.org.uk/opportunities ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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