Published date: 17 March 2023

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: 21 April 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Works of art - 92311000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£0 to £37,000

Procurement reference

MAIDSTONE001-DN661513-68865759

Published date

17 March 2023

Closing date

21 April 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

15 May 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) would like to invite an artist, or artists, to develop a trail of permanent public artworks for the town centre.

MBC has received funding from Central Government as part of the Levelling Up programme and we are looking to create a new sculpture trail around the town, with the aim of encouraging exploration and discovery.

Exact locations for the artworks are yet to be confirmed but will likely include Brenchley Gardens, Fairmeadow (riverside), the grounds of the Archbishops' Palace and the Lockmeadow Complex. All necessary planning permissions will be obtained by MBC and artists are not required to budget for this in their proposal.

The physical sculpture trail will be complemented with a digital app that will help people explore the trail, as well as the wider town and its landmarks, culture and heritage. MBC will be commissioning this separately, but all sculptures will need to include space for a QR code or small sign.

Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement

Tender release: Friday 17th March 2023
Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Friday 14th April 2023
Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 21st April 2023
Evaluation: w/c 24th April 2023
Interviews: w/c 8th May 2023
Appointment of contractor: w/c 15th May 2023


If you would like to view and submit a bid for this project please visit www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Megan Hook

Address

Maidstone House
Kings Street
Maidstone
ME15 6JQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1892554110

Email

megan.hook@tunbridgewells.gov.uk

Website

http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/