---
title: "Heritage Storytelling Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e859"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e859.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Heritage Storytelling Project

Buyer: TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e859

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## Summary

Test Valley Borough Council is inviting tenders for a ‘Heritage Storytelling Project’ as part of a new public art scheme for Riverside Park development, located in Andover, Hampshire. This project is set to engage local community participation through a co-design phase, creating both permanent and temporary public art, including integrated design features and extension of the Andover Heritage Trail. The procurement process, initiated under the tender stage and classified under the artistic and literary creation services, will follow an open competition method below the threshold. The total project timetable extends from autumn 2025 to autumn 2028, with the tender submission closing on 16th December 2025. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 10th December 2025, with the contract period running from January 2026 to October 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in public art consulting, community engagement, and integrated design solutions. Companies experienced in co-design processes and interested in involving community narratives in public spaces will find this contract beneficial for growth. The project, with a value of £160,000 net (£192,000 gross), is open for electronic submissions, making it accessible for innovative art practitioners and design agencies aiming to establish or enhance their presence in regional heritage and public art initiatives within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Test Valley Borough Council seeks an experienced public art consultant to oversee the delivery of a public art scheme for the new Riverside Park development, along Western Avenue in Andover, Hampshire, scheduled to open in Summer 2028. The commission incorporates a co-design phase to ensure the narrative and outcomes of the project are rooted in the local community and encourage a sense of belonging and ownership over the new public site. Desired outputs for the project include both permanent and temporary public art, with opportunities identified for integrated design features, sculpture, events and extension of the Andover Heritage Trail. The delivery timeline for this project in total is three years, from autumn 2025 to autumn 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076864-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| 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 | TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP10 3AJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 13:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076864-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076864-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100285&TID105540&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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