--- title: "2069-EXE-DA Visual Arts Offer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ad69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ad69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ad69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ad69.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-05" --- # 2069-EXE-DA Visual Arts Offer Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ad69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ad69.json) ## Summary East Suffolk Council is currently seeking proposals for the "2069-EXE-DA Visual Arts Offer" as part of a selective procurement process in the creative sector. This tender, which has a total value of £600,000, aims to foster local artistry by creating a landmark sculpture that engages the community. The tender period will close on 7th June 2021, allowing potential bidders from the creative industries to prepare their submissions. East Suffolk Council is located in Lowestoft, UKH14, and is committed to building the capacity of the local creative sector, which is crucial for the regional economy. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth within the art and creative sectors. Businesses specialising in public art, sculpture creation, and community engagement are particularly well-suited to participate. The project not only aims to enhance the aesthetic and cultural value of the area but also to provide workspace for local creatives, thereby supporting the wider creative economy. Potential bidders with a proven track record in public art projects should consider this tender as a chance to contribute to the local community while expanding their portfolio and influence in the creative marketplace. ## Notice At a national level, the creative sector contributes PS111.7bn GVA to the UK economy. The Creative Industries were growing at more than 5x the rate of the UK economy pre-Covid-19. At a regional level, the creative sector is worth PS790m and at a local level Suffolk has a significant creative sector. The LGA published guidance in August 2020 ("Creating Places: supporting your local creative economy"), as to how Councils can support their creative economies. This guidance highlighted the importance of the creative sector at the local level and how it can bring people into towns and cities and is intrinsic to building atmosphere and a sense of place. It states that creativity is critical to the levelling up agenda. East Suffolk Council is seeking to work in partnership with an artist to build the capacity of the creative sector The project will: * Create a landmark sculpture within the district engaging the community to create art locally.* To provide work space for local creatives to increase the capacity of the sector; ### Lot Information Lot 1 At a national level, the creative sector contributes PS111.7bn GVA to the UK economy. The Creative Industries were growing at more than 5x the rate of the UK economy pre-Covid-19. At a regional level, the creative sector is worth PS790m and at a local level Suffolk has a significant creative sector. The LGA published guidance in August 2020 ("Creating Places: supporting your local creative economy"), as to how Councils can support their creative economies. This guidance highlighted the importance of the creative sector at the local level and how it can bring people into towns and cities and is intrinsic to building atmosphere and a sense of place. It states that creativity is critical to the levelling up agenda. East Suffolk Council is seeking to work in partnership with an artist to build the capacity of the creative sector The project will: * Create a landmark sculpture within the district engaging the community to create art locally.* To provide work space for local creatives to increase the capacity of the sector; ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009720-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £6,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | LOWESTOFT | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR33 0EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield | | Westminster constituency | Lowestoft | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312250 - Services provided by individual artists ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 14:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009720-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://eastsuffolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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