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title: "Glen Cinema Artistic Commission"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597531"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Glen Cinema Artistic Commission

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597531

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council has recently completed a public procurement process titled "Glen Cinema Artistic Commission." This process falls within the services industry and was initiated to commission an artist for a permanent public art piece commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Glen Cinema Disaster in Paisley, Scotland. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 1st November 2019. The contract commenced on 2nd December 2019 and is set to expire on 30th September 2020, providing a crucial timeframe for project execution in Paisley, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for artists or cultural organisations aiming to engage in public art projects, particularly those with a focus on community collaboration and historical commemoration. Potential bidders should possess experience in creating public art and familiarity with sensitive projects involving local communities. The project aims to honour the victims of the Glen Cinema disaster while fostering community involvement, making it ideal for businesses that specialise in arts, cultural engagement, and participatory design.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council requires an artist to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council are seeking proposals from an artist (or a cultural organisation working with an artist) to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster was caused by a smoking film canister at the cinema on 31st December 1929 during a packed children's matinee, where more than 1,000 children were present. The resulting panic and crush killed 69 children and injured 40, with a final death toll of 71 children. As a result of the disaster, the Cinematograph Act 1909 was amended to ensure that cinemas had more exits, that doors opened outwards and that they were fitted with push bars. A limitation was also placed on the capacity of cinemas. This is a significant opportunity for an artist with an interest in exploring ways to commemorate and tell often painful stories of loss through public art and sculpture. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on the 29th November 2019 and will expire on the 30th September 2020. In the event that the contract does not commence on 29th November 2019, the contract period shall run from the actual date of commencement as stated in the Letter of Acceptance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384928 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOWTHER AND STEWART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92311000 - Works of art
- 92312000 - Artistic services
- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384928
- 3 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367847

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT367847
  Glen Cinema Artistic Commission - Renfrewshire Council requires an artist to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR384928
  Glen Cinema Artistic Commission - Renfrewshire Council requires an artist to create an important piece of permanent public art to commemorate 90 years since Paisley's Glen Cinema Disaster, which happened on Hogmanay 1929. The artist will work closely with Renfrewshire Council to: - Commemorate and raise awareness of the Glen Cinema disaster, of its victims, survivors and their families, and impact locally and across the world (Cinematographic Act 1909). - Collaborate with local people - remaining survivors, families of survivors, local community including older groups and schools, enabling them to contribute to the event. - Create an original public art work within Paisley town centre that provides a lasting commemoration and that is developed with relevant groups.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000597531

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