Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Westminster City Council
Westminster City Hall
LONDON
SW1E6QP
UK
E-mail: procurementteammailbox@westminster.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI32
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.westminster.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Public Art Agency Commission for Paddington - Bayswater High Streets Programme
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75124000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
In 2023, the Westminster City Council (WCC) committed to improve local high streets outside of the West End. Paddington-Bayswater is the first area selected to take the programme forward. As part of a wider plan, a public art and cultural sub-programme has been established to address the significant deficiency of arts and cultural offer in the area.
The Council will publish an opportunity shortly to procure a contract with a Public Art Agency to lead on development and delivery a public art commission across the high streets of Praed Street, Queensway and Westbourne Grove in Paddington and Bayswater. This is not an invitation to tender.
The successful supplier(s) will be required to propose a curatorial vision for public art in the area, shortlist and commission a series of artists and locations, plan and oversee a coordinated phasing of the project, work alongside WCC officers, support WCC to engage with local stakeholders, and support the artists through design development and delivery.
The contract value for each lot is £240K. Bidders will be able to bid for one or both lots. The tender is expected to be published in early February 2025.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
480 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Praed Street
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75124000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful supplier will be required to propose a curatorial vision for public art in the area, shortlist and commission a series of artists and locations, plan and oversee a coordinated phasing of the project, work alongside WCC officers, support the Council to engage with local stakeholders, and support the artists through design development and delivery. The allocated commission fee must also include the artist fee and build budget. The contract for lot 1 is planned to commence on or around early May 2025 for a period of two (2) years.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Westbourne Grove/Queensway
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
75124000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI32
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful supplier will be required to propose a curatorial vision for public art in the area, shortlist and commission a series of artists and locations, plan and oversee a coordinated phasing of the project, work alongside WCC officers, support the Council to engage with local stakeholders, and support the artists through design development and delivery. The allocated commission fee must also include the artist fee and build budget. The contract for lot 2 is planned to commence on or around early August 2025 for a period of two (2) years.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/05/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
To participate in tender opportunities with Westminster, please register on https://wcc.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/01/2025