---
title: "Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060783"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060783

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for the "Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission," which is aimed at developing and installing a public art piece in honour of Scarborough's 400-year history as a Spa town. This project falls within the "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services" industry category. Located in the Scarborough area, the tender utilised a limited competition procurement method suitable for projects below the threshold. The process's award stage was completed on 16th January 2026, with the contract being active from 26th January to 31st July 2026. The buyer, North Yorkshire Council, operates as a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom.

This tender opens various business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cultural and artistic services. Businesses involved in art creation, historical interpretation, and public installations are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The procuring entity's limited competition approach favours businesses capable of delivering high-quality, distinctive public art with a focus on commemoration and local heritage promotion. Thus, creative enterprises, especially those with a history of similar projects, can expect growth prospects through participation in such procurements.

## Notice

An art commission to develop and install a public art piece in the vicinity of Scarborough Spa to commemorate 400 years of Scarborough as a Spa town.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003827-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JETHRO CRABB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003827-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003827-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

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