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title: "Mill Road Public Art"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f556"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-15"
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# Mill Road Public Art

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f556

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for their "Mill Road Public Art" project, aiming to commission artistic and literary creation and interpretation services within the Mill Road neighbourhood in Cambridge, United Kingdom. As part of the tender process, the council is seeking a professional artist to collaborate with the local community, organisations, and stakeholders to develop public art that reflects the neighbourhood's identity and fosters community engagement. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open competition method targeted below the threshold. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by the deadline of 12th January 2026, with the art project scheduled to commence on 31st January 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the artistic sector, especially those specialising in community art projects or possessing experience in collaborating with local communities. The Council prioritises quality over cost, with the award criteria heavily focused on the artistic value and community impact of the proposal. The reserved participation policy highlights that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find this project particularly beneficial for business growth, given the emphasis on inclusive community engagement and artistic contributions. This project offers a chance for businesses to showcase their artistic capacities while fostering community development and civic pride through public art.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a professional artist to work with the Mill Road community, local organisations and key stakeholders to develop public art commissions within the Mill Road neighbourhoods. The work will begin with initial engagement and co-creation activities with residents, the wider community and organisations. The artist will respond to ideas, stories and lived experiences, and create work that is relevant and rooted in the identity of Mill Road. The aims of the project are to create a welcoming gateway into Mill Road that celebrates the neighbourhood's diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. The artwork should encourage engagement and footfall, support civic pride, and embed public art into the everyday experience of people moving through the area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082739-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 09:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082739-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082739-2025
  15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a217e6f5-92d9-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=307a3e81-94d9-f011-813c-005056b64545&projectId=b3e4bbb9-90d9-f011-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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