Published date: 16 September 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 30 September 2020, 3pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Designs - 22314000

  • Works of art - 92311000

  • Artistic services - 92312000

Location of contract

B69 3DE

Value of contract

£25,000 to £40,000

Procurement reference

LG 001

Published date

16 September 2020

Closing date

30 September 2020

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

9 October 2020

Contract end date

31 December 2020

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Christmas Art Installation Provision

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to contract with a collective of professional artists, designers and technicians to provide and install six large, festival art, sustainable pieces to be housed in an outdoor setting over the Christmas period. Each piece should be around 8ft x 8ft x 8ft and designed as a Christmas gift box with an associated pantomime-themed artwork following the theme - "Santa has dropped some presents - can you find them?"

The aim of the programme is to engage with the community without encouraging gatherings of people and to support the local businesses in each of the towns during the festive period. The pieces should be accessible for all ages, be brightly coloured and creative a magical vibe within Sandwell.

The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents.

To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'.

For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.

If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Closing date: Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 15:00hrs

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Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Michelle Hackwood

Address

Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DE
United Kingdom

Telephone

0121 569 2873

Email

michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk