Sport, culture & leisure in East of England
Public sector contract notices in sport, culture & leisure covering East of England, from Find a Tender.
Sport, culture & leisure notices in East of England
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EHC 0726 Provision of annual family pantomime
East Hertfordshire Council wants an experienced pantomime production company to create and deliver an annual family pantomime at BEAM, their new 550-seat theatre in Hertford. The contract runs for three years (2026-2028) with an option to extend for two more years.
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Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage Services
Cambridge City Council needs to remove, store and reinstate contents from the Guildhall and Corn Exchange during their refurbishment. Items include heritage pieces, artwork, antiques, furniture and technical equipment.
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AVIT Software - Museum of Watford
Watford Borough Council needs a specialist to design, build, test and install bespoke AVIT software for the new Museum of Watford, covering the full lifecycle from concept through post-opening support.
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3G Pitch Resurfacing and Anti-Climb Security Installation with Maintenance
Full resurfacing of an existing 3G artificial sports pitch with FIFA-compliant turf, drainage checks, line markings, and anti-climb security barriers. Five years of quarterly maintenance included.
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Cambridge Street Art Festival - Delivery & Project management
Cambridge City Council wants an organisation to manage the full delivery of a street art festival across multiple Cambridge locations. The role covers site identification, permissions, artist commissioning, and community engagement to create public artworks.
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Cambridgeshire County Council 26023 Traffic & Floor Monitoring CCTV Camera Network
Cambridgeshire County Council needs maintenance, software provision, connectivity, and cloud hosting for its 25-camera traffic and flood monitoring CCTV network across the county. Hardware is already installed; the contract focuses on keeping the system running and accessible.
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Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford
Watford Borough Council needs a scriptwriter and copy editor to create interpretive text for galleries in their redeveloped Museum of Watford. The work includes translating curatorial research and community stories into accessible, engaging content and developing house style guidelines.
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IWM/2627/Dux/3499: Airspace Mezzanine Gallery Refurbishment at IWM Duxford
Strip-out of existing exhibition and installation of new exhibition on the mezzanine level of the AirSpace building at IWM Duxford. Works must be phased carefully as the wider hangar remains operational during the project.
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Design Manufacture and Installation of Museum Standard Display Cases for the Boudica Gallery at Norwich Castle Museum
Norwich Castle Museum needs design, manufacture and installation of museum-standard display cases for the Boudica Gallery. The contract is subject to successful funding.
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Co Production of Pantomime at Thameside Theatre, Thurrock
Thurrock Council wants an experienced production company to co-produce the 2026 pantomime season at Thameside Theatre in Grays. This is a one-off seasonal collaboration with the council's community theatre.
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Mill Hall Arts & Events Centre Operator
Rochford District Council is looking for an operator to run The Mill Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh on a 15-year concessions lease. The operator will manage programming, day-to-day running, maintenance, and financial performance of the venue.
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The Provision of Career-Powered Education Video Brief Services, UoB
University of Bedfordshire needs video content production focused on career-oriented educational material. The scope is limited to a brief or small project at £20,000.
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25117 Mould remediation in Cambridgeshire Archive
Cambridgeshire County Council needs mould remediation on 1,320 archival items held by their Archives and Registration Service. The work requires specialist conservation expertise to remove active mould while preserving the physical and chemical integrity of the materials.
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Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - Fenland & Huntingdonshire (June-July 2026)
Cambridgeshire Music wants musical groups, ensembles, and solo performers to deliver 30–60 minute live performances or interactive workshops for primary and secondary-aged children (including SEND) in schools across Fenland and Huntingdonshire in June–July 2026.
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NRW/21581 Sloughbottom Park Operator Concessions
Norwich City Council is seeking long-term operators for newly refurbished facilities at Sloughbottom Park. The contract covers a sports hub with 3G pitch and changing rooms, plus a community pavilion with café.
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IWM/2526/Dux/3492: Specialist Logistics for Large Museum Assets at IWM Duxford
IWM Duxford needs specialist logistics to move 37 large historic military vehicles - tanks, locomotives, armoured vehicles - across the site from April 2026. The work includes safe handling, damage prevention, and compliance with heritage and conservation regulations.
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BBC1225 - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Statue
Broxbourne Borough Council wants a professional sculptor to design, create, and install a permanent public statue of Queen Elizabeth II. The work should be a lifelike realist figurative sculpture intended as a focal point for the community.
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Mill Road Public Art
Cambridge City Council wants a professional artist to co-create public art with the Mill Road community. The work involves engagement activities with residents and organisations, then creating artwork that reflects the neighbourhood's identity and encourages civic pride.
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25041 Provision of Estock for Cambridgeshire County Council Library service
Cambridgeshire County Council wants to procure eLending services - digital books, audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers - for public library users. The solution must work on iOS and Android via website and app.
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Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - Fenland & Huntingdonshire (June-July 2026)
Cambridgeshire Music wants musical groups, ensembles, and solo performers to deliver 30–60 minute performances or hands-on workshops for primary and secondary pupils in schools across Fenland and Huntingdonshire during June–July 2026.
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Broadcast Lighting Services Framework
The BBC is establishing a framework for lighting equipment and crew to support productions across its public service, studios, and Studioworks divisions. The framework will supply both equipment and personnel for short, medium, and long-term productions at various locations.
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DBC (BH) Little Hay Golf Complex Leisure Management Contract
Dacorum Borough Council is seeking an operator to manage Little Hay Golf Complex, an established public 18-hole golf course with driving range, pitch and put, and clubhouse facilities. The current lease expires 31 August 2026 and the Council wants a long-term leisure management contract rather than a lease arrangement.
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Adult Cycle Training - Request for Quotations
Cambridgeshire County Council wants an adult cycle training provider to deliver sessions across five districts to around 388 residents, covering beginners through intermediate level. The provider must supply bicycles and safety equipment, run both individual and group sessions, and operate a booking system that can prioritise women, elderly people, ethnic minorities and carers.
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Management of Cambridge City's leisure estate
Cambridge City Council is seeking an operator to manage its leisure estate, including pools, gyms, sports halls, and outdoor recreation areas across multiple sites. The operator will handle day-to-day management, maintenance, repairs, and lifecycle replacements as the Council's agent.
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116-PA-25 Management of Attleborough Leisure Centre
Breckland Council wants an operator to run its dry leisure centre in Attleborough, Norfolk. The contract starts Spring 2026 for 13 years with optional extensions of up to 5 years twice over.