Public Art Agency Commission for Paddington - Bayswater High Streets Programme

Westminster City Council
London
30 May 2025 to 30 May 2028

Appointment of a public art agency to develop and deliver a series of art commissions across Praed Street, Queensway, and Westbourne Grove. The scope includes creating a curatorial vision, shortlisting and commissioning artists, overseeing project phasing, and supporting the council with local stakeholder engagement and design development.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £240k; As published
Published: 10 February 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 30 May 2025; Contemporary Art Society and Lacuna PR Ltd
Contract length: 36 months; Ends 30 May 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of public art consultancy and curatorial services for urban regeneration, high street improvement, and community engagement programmes.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
10 February 2025
Contract awardedto Contemporary Art Society and Lacuna PR Ltd
30 May 2025
Contract starts
30 May 2025
Contract ends
30 May 2028

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How it compares

4.8× the typical sculpture commission contract (£50k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/905398/public-art-agency-commission-for-paddington-bayswater-high-streets-programme
Buyer reference: ITT_30299
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Westminster City Council. Public Art Agency Commission for Paddington - Bayswater High Streets Programme. Contract award, 10 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/905398/public-art-agency-commission-for-paddington-bayswater-high-streets-programme (accessed 12 October 2026).