--- title: "Morley Public Art Project 2026 - Greener and Connected Morley Town Deal" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065748" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065748" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065748.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065748.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-18" --- # Morley Public Art Project 2026 - Greener and Connected Morley Town Deal Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065748 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065748) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065748.json) ## Summary Leeds City Council is in the planning stage of the Morley Public Art Project 2026, part of the Greener and Connected Morley Town Deal. The council seeks to commission an artist or collective for three site-specific projects in Morley, aiming to enhance pedestrian routes to the railway station and improve local visual appeal. This initiative is classified under artistic services, offering a total contract value of £60,000, with works expected from June to June 2026 in the United Kingdom's region. Artists interested are invited to provide their feedback by 24 March 2026, following the preliminary market engagement notice. This tender presents opportunities for artists, particularly those established locally, as local residents are prioritised, yet competition remains open to uphold quality standards. Businesses specialising in artistic services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, can benefit from increased visibility and community engagement through this project. The focus on original artwork reflecting Morley's heritage affords unique creative opportunities for artists wishing to showcase their skills in public art and contribute to local cultural identity. ## Notice Leeds City Council ('The Council'), is looking to commission an artist or artist collective to deliver 3 site-specific public art projects in Morley. The Council, in partnership with Morley Town Council, is working to improve routes to the railway station for pedestrians, to encourage active travel. The objective of the mural project is to improve the visual experience of pedestrians, local residents and people visiting Morley. To support this project, the Council would like to seek information from local artists regarding this potential procurement exercise. You are therefore invited to consider the requirements detailed in this document and complete the attached questionnaire to give us your feedback on the proposed approach. We are seeking an artist or artist collective to deliver 3 placemaking site-specific public art projects. The projects include a large mural on the side elevation of a block of 3 story flats, Hull Street/Ackroyd Street, Morley. The second mural location is not secured but this will be smaller and located on the side of a building on the route to the railway station. The third part of the project involves painting five traffic signal boxes. The artwork should be original and reflect the unique heritage and contemporary identity of Morley. ### Planning Information We are seeking an artist or artist collective to deliver 3 placemaking site-specific public art projects. The projects include a large mural on the side elevation of a block of 3 story flats, Hull Street/Ackroyd Street, Morley. The second mural location is not secured but this will be smaller and located on the side of a building on the route to the railway station. The third part of the project involves painting five traffic signal boxes. The artwork should be original and reflect the unique heritage and contemporary identity of Morley. Local Priority and Fair Competition • Local Definition: Priority will be given to artists living or working within the Morley South and North Wards and who demonstrate a strong connection to the immediate local area. • Open Call: While local artists are prioritised, the call is open to all to ensure a high standard of creative competition. Please see PME document for full engagement details, ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014880-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 1UR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92312000 - Artistic services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2026 at 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014880-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014880-2026 18th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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