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Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition - Fit Out and Graphics

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

SMG seeks to appoint a skilled and experienced Main Contractor to provide services including high-quality fabrication, graphics production, installation and deinstallation of the temporary exhibition titled Manchester Cotton and Transatlant…

Awarded to MER Services Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• +2

Culture Learning and Libraries

Nottinghamshire County Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Culture Learning and Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire - direct award on substantially the same terms as the current contract. The proposed new contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028.

Awarded to CULTURE, LEARNING AND LIBRARIES (MIDLANDS), Culture, Learning & Libraries (Midlands) trading as Inspire

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park

Pembrokeshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

Creation of a New Visitor Engagement Hub / Gift Shop Retail Area, Digital Interpretation, and Development / Interpretation of the Cellar / Other Rooms in the Museum at Scolton Manor Park, Haverfordwest

Awarded to Vistaeste Limited

• Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants
• Design and execution of research and development
• Design consultancy services
• +7

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in S…

Awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd

• Construction work for art and cultural buildings
• Construction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +2

OGH Beta Principal Contractor

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Old General Herbarium (OGH) Beta Project is a light touch refurbishment of a section of the OGH gallery to bring it back into public display for the first time since 1948. The project will install a temporary pop-up display opening in S…

Awarded to Sam Forster Associates Ltd

FEW1624 - Specialist packing, transportation, temporary storage and return of museums works of art.

Leicester City Council · Local authority · East Midlands

Provision of specialist packing, transportation, temporary storage and return of museums works of art.

Awarded to M&G Transport & Technical Services Ltd

NCC1604 Contract for the provision of a Collections Management System for Archives

Northumberland County Council · Local authority · North East England

Northumberland Archives is the county's archive service, responsible for collecting records relating to the history of Northumberland, its communities and people. We acquire a wide range of archives from both official and private sources re…

Awarded to Metadatis Ltd

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Software package and information systems

Coaching for Be Active Programmes and Indoor Leisure Classes (Tender Ref 16/2025)

Newry Mourne & Down District Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) requires a Delivery Partner to provide qualified coaching resources and associated services to support the delivery of its sports, physical activity and health-enhancement programmes across de…

Awarded to HEALTHY KIDZ CIC

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Other community, social and personal services
• Sport-related services
• +2

Multi-Lot Framework Agreement for the Provision of Uniforms

Glasgow Life (Culture & Sport Glasgow) · Scotland

Glasgow Life requires Supplier(s) to provide a variety of clothing garments suitable for different teams with distinct functions. This includes Glasgow Sport and Museums. Each all have a different purpose therefore the Supplier(s) will be r…

Awarded to ASPIRE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED, Border Embroideries Limited, White Label Sourcing Ltd · 5 awards

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Garments
• Sportswear

NHM150 Western Galleries Feasibility - Lead Designer

Natural History Museum · Central government · Greater London

The Natural History Museum has announced important transformations of its internal spaces ahead of its 150th anniversary. As part of these transformation, the popular Dinosaur Gallery and other ground floor galleries will be restored and th…

Awarded to Haworth Tompkins Ltd

• Architectural and related services
• Art gallery construction work
• Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
• +5

Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works Project

Monmouthshire County Council · Local authority · Wales (Cymru)

The Monmouth Shire Hall Exhibition Works project aims to deliver an engaging, interactive visitor experience through a series of interpretive exhibits. This initiative is part of a broader heritage interpretation strategy led by Monmouthshi…

Awarded to The Hub Build Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• Museum services
• +1

Digital Content - Historical Reference Texts

University of Exeter · Education · South West England

Online access to a range of historical reference texts.

Awarded to ADAM MATTHEW DIGITAL LIMITED

Library resource subscriptions

University of Exeter · Education · South West England

Annual database subscription fee.

Awarded to cengage learning (EMEA) Ltd

IT2387 National Database WW1 Service Tribunals (Closed)

Wiltshire Council · Local authority · South West England

The National Lottery Heritage Fund have funded a collaborative project between fifteen archive services across England and Wales, led by the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre (WSHC), to work with records of World War One Military Appeal …

Awarded to HJS Heritage

Eurovision Exhibition Fit-Out

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

Procurement of build and graphics for Eurovision Exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.

Awarded to Lucidblack Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum construction work
• +2

Heritage Project Activity and Interpretation Plan

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking tenders for the preparation of an Activity and Interpretation Plan for a heritage project in Grimsby town centre. Due to the short timescales for the project, tenders are being sought in advance of…

Awarded to RMMR Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Scarborough 400 Heritage Interpretation Commission

The North Yorkshire Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

An art commission to develop and install a public art piece in the vicinity of Scarborough Spa to commemorate 400 years of Scarborough as a Spa town.

Awarded to Jethro Crabb

UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places

Historic England · Central government · delivery region not published

This requirement is for creating and signposting a coherent set of resources aimed at community audiences supporting volunteers, local delivery bodies, and communities in understanding, caring for and managing their local historic places. T…

Awarded to Courage Works Ltd

• Evaluation consultancy services
• Development consultancy services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +2

Accreditation Support (Mat Leave Cover)

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Due to a temporary reduction in capacity within the Welsh Government’s museums development team, we are seeking a museum professional who can manage the Museum Accreditation Scheme in Wales up to 09 January 2027. This will include: • assess…

Awarded to Samuel Rowlands Projects

Contract for Curatorial, Conservation and Collections Management support (Natural Science) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced Natural Sciences collections specialist as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project…

Awarded to Blue Tokay Ltd

• Environmental services
• Education and training services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

NSDC: Artist in Residence

Newark And Sherwood District Council · Local authority · East Midlands

1 x 5.5 month residency based in a public studio space at National Civil War Centre and Newark Museum, in Newark. Woking with community groups at locations across the district of Newark Sherwood, as well as interacting with visitors in the …

Awarded to Roberta Bellekom

Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support)

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support) for the Tides of Change Project in Hartlepool.

Awarded to Spencer & Fry Limited

• Education and training services
• Environmental services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support - Archaeology and industrial collections specialist

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Project to provide Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support - Archaeology and industrial collections specialist to assist with the Tides of Change project. OPEN tender opportunity under 20251612 but no submissions received. Awa…

Awarded to Oxford Archaeology Limited

• Education and training services
• Environmental services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support (Paperbased collections to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.

Hartlepool Borough Council · Local authority · North East England

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced collections specialist as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project. Context for the…

Awarded to Artworks Conservation Limited

• Environmental services
• Education and training services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Temporary Storage & Relocation for the Bromley Historic Collections (PA23) - Reissue

London Borough of Bromley · Local authority · Greater London

The Council as part of the project to move the Bromley Central Library, has awarded a contract to package, remove and store the various items with the current Bromley Central Library building, as well as a satellite archive store.

Awarded to Harrow Green Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Storage and warehousing services

Turner Corn Dryer Dismantling NCC

Science Museum Group · Central government · delivery region not published

The SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of the dismantling of the Turner Corn Dryer for movement and pallet storage at the Science Museum Group’s Science and Innovation Park, Hangar 2. (the “Agreement”). Please see Section 2: S…

Awarded to Crozier Fine Arts

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

Archives Change Management & Service Delivery Plan

Cheshire west and Chester Borough Council · Local authority · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

Support the Archives service to develop an operational and change management plan

Awarded to Counterculture Partnership LLP

Euromonitor Passport + Partner access

Bath Spa University · Education · Nationwide (UK)

Euromonitor Passport + Partner access

Awarded to Jisc Services Ltd

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Phase 3 of the development of a new ‘recognition’ type scheme for local and independent museums in Wales.

Awarded to HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

A Recognition Scheme for Welsh Museum

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Central government · Wales (Cymru)

Phase 3 of the development of a new ‘recognition’ type scheme for local and independent museums in Wales.

Awarded to HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

EMu Support and Maintenance 5-year agreement

Royal Armouries Museum · Central government · delivery region not published

Required goods: Maintenance renewal from Axiell Services or works: EMu Support and Maintenance Cost for 5 years: £60,034.48 (ex. VAT) Supply: Axiell to supply support and maintenance to the Royal Armouries for EMu via online customer servic…

Awarded to Axiell ALM Ltd

Pantomime

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · Yorkshire and the Humber

The Council is seeking a Partner to work collaboratively with to manage, produce, direct and deliver Pantomime Productions including offering advice and assistance and to support the Council deliver its artistic vision. The contract is for …

Awarded to Blue Genie Entertainment Ltd

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Entertainment services

Future of Food Exhibition Physical Interactive Exhibits

Science Museum Group · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England

SMG wishes to establish a contract for the provision of development, production, delivery and installation of physical interactives for Future of Food temporary exhibition at the Science Museum, London.

Awarded to AIVAF LIMITED

• Recreational, cultural and sporting services
• Entertainment services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Historic Royal Palaces Digital Visitor Guide Content

Historic Royal Palaces · Nationwide (UK), South East England

We will be running a tender process with the intention of establishing Framework Agreements for the provision of content for our existing Digital Visitors Guide (DVG). The DVG provides audio and visual content on a mobile device in multiple…

Awarded to Advanced Thinking Systems Ltd (t/a ATS Heritage), Imagineear Ltd, Smartify CIC · 3 awards

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Interpretation services
• Tourist guide services
• +2

Textile Conservation Services

Historic Environment Scotland · Scotland

HES requires a supplier to provide Textiles Conservation Services to the contract standard. Services will include - -The provision of advice and guidance (oral and written) -Condition assessment reports with proposals for any recommended in…

Awarded to The Scottish Conservation Studio

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Industrial Objects Conservation Services

Historic Environment Scotland · Scotland

HES requires an Industrial Conservation Service for maintenance of large industrial objects on site. Types of work include - -Condition checking and annual inspection of objects, turning over of engines and installation and deinstallation o…

Awarded to JPS Restoration and Property Services

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

T2567 PEACEPLUS From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism Project

Belfast City Council · Local authority · Northern Ireland

The PEACEPLUS Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project forms parts of the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Community Action Plan, which is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). This contract contr…

Awarded to ARTS EKTA, Féile an Phobail · 2 awards

• Cultural event organisation services
• Education and training services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +1

Invitation To Tender for the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services - Vikings Project

Orkney Islands Council · Local authority · Scotland

Orkney Islands Council seeks a suitably qualified and experience provider to supply the Integrated Exhibition Design and Build Services – Vikings Projects – for the new galleries.

Awarded to Rocketbox Design

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

Provision of Library and Archive Services

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · Local authority · West Midlands

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (DMBC, the Council) has a statutory duty under the Public Libraries and Museums Act to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service for all personsThe Council seeks to enter into an exclusive arr…

Awarded to Greenwich Leisure Limited

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Library management services

Logistics, Warehousing, and Supply Chain Solutions

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Crown Commercial Service (CCS), hereby known as the Authority, has established a multisupplier Framework Contract for the supply of Logistics, Warehousing, and Supply Chain Solutions. This Framework Agreement replaces:- RM6074 (Logistics an…

Awarded to See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list

• Storage and warehousing services
• Air transport services
• Airport buildings construction work
• +140

Grenfell Video Production Services

Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government · Central government · Greater London

Ongoing filming, production and hosting services to document the work of Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission in their approach to delivering the community's vision of a fitting memorial which can be shared with the wider Grenfell community.

Awarded to Big Small TV Limited

• Motion picture and video services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Cultural Services

Warrington Borough Council · Local authority · North West England

Culture Warrington (Company number 07974406) are contracted by Warrington Borough Council to manage a number of facilities including Parr Hall, Pyramid Arts Centre and Warrington Museum and Art Gallery, as well as cultural and heritage serv…

Awarded to Culture Warrington

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services for the Relocation of Bromley Central Library and Museum

London Borough of Bromley · Local authority · Greater London

The Council is seeking to relocate the Bromley Central Library from its current location attached to the Churchill Theatre building to a Council-owned vacant retail unit (formerly Topshop) located on the High Street in Bromley town centre. …

Awarded to ELLIS WILLIAMS ARCHITECTS LIMITED

• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Register of Support Services Framework Agreement

National Memorial Heritage Fund · North East England, North West England, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, South East England

The National Memorial Heritage Fund (the Fund) is seeking to appoint suitably skilled and experienced consultants for our Register of Support Services Framework Agreement (RoSS). The Framework has 4 Lots as detailed below: Lot 1 – Heritage …

Awarded to 2M Associates Ltd, Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust, Alix Slater Consultancy & Training Ltd +66 more · 9 awards

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Conservation Services Contract

Historic Environment Scotland · Scotland

HES requires the Service Provider to provide object conservation services to the contract standard. Services will include the provision of advice and guidance (oral and written), condition assessment reports with proposals for any recommend…

Awarded to AOC Archaeology

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

National Museums Scotland - Memorial Pole Deinstall and Transport

National Museums Ireland · Scotland

The National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage specialist contractor(s) with experience delivering similar projects to deinstall and move a Memorial Pole from the National Museum of Scotland in Chambers Street, Edinburgh to the…

Awarded to Mtec · 2 awards

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services

Tender for the Appointment of the Exhibition Design Team for the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum Transformation Project

National Museums Liverpool · North West England

National Museums Liverpool, whose legal name is National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside (NMGM), is inviting tenders for a procurement to appoint an Exhibition Design Team which will consist of Lead Consultant and Principal Designer (th…

Awarded to Ralph Appelbaum Associates

• Museum-exhibition services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
• +3

Collections review for nationally sponsored cultural organisations and independent and local museums

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government · Wales (Cymru)

The aim of the contract is to deliver a 12 month review to improve collections management, reduce costs for cultural organisations, support decarbonisation of collections storage, and improving access for researchers and the public. The est…

Awarded to HEADLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES

• Research services
• Economic research services
• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
• +8

DfC - Strategic Partner Framework for Department for Communities and its participating Arm’s Length Bodies

Department for Communities · Central government · Northern Ireland

The Department for Communities (DfC) and participating Arm’s length bodies have a requirement to set up a single supplier Strategic Partner Framework Agreement to support and enable them to meet the strategic goals and objectives outlined i…

Awarded to Deloitte - Main Account MCS/LLP

• Business and management consultancy and related services
• Business analysis consultancy services
• Business and management consultancy services
• +27

Display Showcases for Bath Abbey Discovery Centre

Bath Abbey · South West England

Manufacture and installation of display showcases with security, humidity and light control for Bath Abbey Discovery Centre.

Awarded to Glasshaus Displays Ltd

• Museum-exhibition services
• Display cases
• Display units
• +2