Published date: 27 November 2024

This notice was replaced on 27 November 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 11 March 2025)

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.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Designs - 22314000

  • Refurbishment work - 45453100

  • Services provided by individual artists - 92312250

    • Library services - 92511000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£388,774

Procurement reference

STHEL001-DN753096-33548186

Published date

27 November 2024

Closing date

16 December 2024

Closing time

10am

Contract start date

4 January 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Creative Transformation of Haydock Library Interior: Commission Brief
St Helens Borough Council Library Service wish to commission an artist, interior designer, architect, or suitable consortium/collaborative partnership to undertake a project to:
• Undertake the sensory redesign of Haydock Library, co-produced with children, young people, adults and families who have lived experience of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This project is funded through Arts Council England's Libraries Improvement Fund with a contribution from the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group.
The successful applicant will work in partnership with St Helens Borough Council Library Service and the Project Steering Group members including Adult Social Care and Health, Children and Young People's Services, NHS, Listen 4 Change and parent/user representation.
The project needs to be completed by January 2026 with a view to the opening of the refurbished Library in February 2026.


About the buyer

Contact name

Cameron Guest

Address

4th Floor
Waterside House, Waterside Plaza
Sale
M33 7ZF
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7977555864

Email

Cameron.Guest@star-procurement.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sthelens.gov.uk