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title: "Open Call for Proposals - Scotland + Venice 2020 - Biennale Architettura 2020"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000594959"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SCOTLAND"
published: "2019-08-20"
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# Open Call for Proposals - Scotland + Venice 2020 - Biennale Architettura 2020

Buyer: ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000594959

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Open Call for Proposals - Scotland + Venice 2020 - Biennale Architettura 2020" is conducted by Architecture & Design Scotland, with a focus on the architecture and design industry. Located in Edinburgh, UK, this tender is currently in the active stage; proposals must be submitted electronically by 12:00 noon on 9 September 2019. The overall budget for the project is £50,000, and the successful team will be expected to deliver a unique project for one of the most prestigious architecture showcases globally, engaging with themes specified by the Scotland + Venice partners.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in creative disciplines related to architecture, including curators, architects, designers, artists, and writers. Teams equipped with the necessary skills to deliver a comprehensive project—ranging from the curatorial vision to design and implementation—are encouraged to apply. The competition is aimed at firms capable of presenting innovative and high-quality proposals that reflect excellence in architecture, thus offering a platform for showcasing talent at an international level.

## Notice

The Scotland + Venice partnership invites proposals from a supplier, 'the creative team', to develop and deliver a unique project for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice. The commission provides an exciting opportunity for a cross disciplinary team to engage with one of the most prestigious international showcases for architecture in the world. Proposals The team should provide a strong narrative, critical position and approach to respond to the Biennale 'theme' in a way which meets the objectives of the Scotland + Venice partners - Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS), Scottish Government, Creative Scotland and British Council.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Professionals who are connected to architecture as a creative discipline and can promote excellence in architecture are invited to apply. The Scotland + Venice partners invite proposals for a 'creative team' to submit an integral curatorial and design proposal and delivery of the project. The team must cover all of the skills required to include a curator who will lead the project and manage the team. Other team members may include architects, artists, designers, builders, writers, researchers and everyday citizens.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363819 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8DD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363819

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363819&idx=1
  21st August 2019 - 001specification and application form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG363819&idx=2
  21st August 2019 - 002 A&DS t&cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG363819
  Open Call for Proposals - Scotland + Venice 2020 - Biennale Architettura 2020 - The Scotland + Venice partnership invites proposals from a supplier, 'the creative team', to develop and deliver a unique project for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice. The commission provides an exciting opportunity for a cross disciplinary team to engage with one of the most prestigious international showcases for architecture in the world. Proposals The team should provide a strong narrative, critical position and approach to respond to the Biennale 'theme' in a way which meets the objectives of the Scotland + Venice partners - Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS), Scottish Government, Creative Scotland and British Council.

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000594959
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=594959
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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