---
title: "'Seated in Nature' lead artist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060119"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-09"
---

# 'Seated in Nature' lead artist

Buyer: EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060119

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## Summary

Eastleigh Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority, has recently completed the procurement process for the 'Seated in Nature' lead artist project. This initiative involves the delivery of public art for the Hedge End, West End, and Botley areas, located in the region of UKJ35, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, as this was a below threshold tender with a 'light touch' regime, and concluded with the award on 9th February 2026. The contract was signed on 19th January 2026, with a period extending until 1st June 2027. The project falls under the services category, specifically targeting artistic services as per the CPV classification 92312000.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in artistic services. Nicola Henshaw, operating as a supplier with a focus on artistic projects, has been awarded the contract, indicating the suitability of specialised, smaller firms in this sector to successfully compete in such procurements. Businesses able to deliver unique public art installations could find similar projects relevant. Engaging in such contracts not only brings financial gains, with a contract value of £65,000, but also enhances reputation and showcases the ability to execute large-scale government projects. SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in artistic deliveries for public spaces should look for similar limited competition tenders where their niche skills are highly valued.

## Notice

Delivery of Public Art for Hedge End, West End and Botley

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011310-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 9YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICOLA HENSHAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 11:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011310-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 14:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001118-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011310-2026
  9th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001118-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11672

## Notice URLs

- https://nicolahenshaw.co.uk/
- https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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