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title: "Cambridge Street Art Festival - Delivery & Project management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f74"
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# Cambridge Street Art Festival - Delivery & Project management

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f74

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the project management and delivery of the Cambridge Street Art Festival. This procurement process seeks an expert organisation to manage and execute high-quality public art initiatives across Cambridge locations, with a focus on artist commissioning and community engagement. This tender is in the active stage as of the publication date on 21st May 2026. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 8th June 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 5th June 2026. The project delivery will span from 27th July 2026 to 26th July 2027. The procurement method is open and targets services related to cultural event organisation, with an approximate value of £86,226 to £103,471 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public art and cultural event organisation, particularly those with a track record in community engagement and collaborative delivery. Suitable for SMEs, the contract offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with a city council and contribute to the cultural vibrancy of Cambridge, facilitating business growth through partnerships with local stakeholders and artists. Firms that excel in creating visually impactful and inclusive public artworks with an emphasis on civic pride are especially encouraged to compete.

## Notice

The Council is seeking an experienced organisation with a specialist background in the delivery of high-quality public art and street art initiatives to oversee the development and implementation of the programme across multiple locations within Cambridge. This will include supporting site identification and feasibility, coordinating permissions and stakeholder engagement, commissioning and managing artists, and coordinating community engagement activity alongside local practitioners and artists to help shape the development of the artworks. The appointed organisation will work collaboratively with Cambridge City Council, local communities and key stakeholders to ensure the project reflects the identity, diversity and lived experiences of the city. The programme should create welcoming and visually impactful public artworks that encourage civic pride, animate public spaces, and increase opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with contemporary public art within their everyday environment. The Council is particularly interested in proposals that demonstrate strong artistic quality, inclusive engagement approaches, and a clear understanding of working within civic and public sector contexts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047196-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,226 |
| Lots value | £86,226 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 79953000 - Festival organisation services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 13:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047196-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047196-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=043f0342-1955-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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