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Sport, culture & leisure in London
Public sector contract notices in sport, culture & leisure covering London, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Sport, culture & leisure notices in London
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Bayeux Tapestry Showcase
Design, manufacture, deliver and assemble a bespoke climate-controlled showcase for the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum, with on-site support during installation and deinstallation from September 2026 to July 2027. The showcase must meet strict environmental controls and UK Government Indemnity Scheme security standards.
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City of London Public Statuary Cleaning and Repairs 2026
City of London Corporation needs cleaning, waxing and reactive maintenance of public statuary across five locations: the City of London itself, Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Epping Forest and West Ham Park. Work runs from 1 April 2026 for five years.
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R6143 Mosque Engagement Service
Tower Hamlets needs a provider to run the Mosque Engagement Programme, which supports mosque leadership and governance, helps mosques address community needs, and strengthens relationships between mosques and the council.
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Framework Agreement of Design Management and Delivery of Capacity Building and UK Artist Residency Programmes in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
The British Council wants a single supplier to design, plan and deliver capacity building and UK artist residency programmes across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Work involves coordination with BC teams, UK artists, and local cultural organisations.
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Collections Management System Replacement
The Horniman Museum needs to replace its collections management system with a digital-first platform covering natural history, anthropology, musical instruments, and living collections. The project spans three to four years, starting with data migration and moving through phased development aligned with museum best practice procedures.
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Tender for the Provision of Children Short Breaks
Hounslow Council seeks providers to deliver short breaks for disabled children and their families, covering activities ranging from a few hours to overnight or longer stays. Services include one-to-one or group activities such as sports, music, cinema trips, youth clubs, after-school clubs, play schemes, and residential care.
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The Libraries Consortium Courier Services Framework Agreement
Framework agreement for courier services to transport books and library materials across 22 local authorities in London, Essex, and Surrey. Member councils will call off services as needed within their own areas and between consortium members.
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Tomorrow Gallery: Tactile Objects Package
The Science Museum Group is buying tactile objects and related services for the Tomorrow Gallery. The notice gives no detail on what objects, quantities, or specifications are required.
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Southwark Film Location Service
Southwark Council is seeking a provider to manage film location services in the borough on a concession basis (profit/revenue share). The contract runs 36 months from July 2026, with an optional 12-month extension.
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HRP Dress Showcases for Exhibition at Banqueting House, Whitehall
Historic Royal Palaces needs modular, demountable glass dress showcases for the Banqueting House exhibition opening March 2027. The cases must be flexible, reusable, and provide environmental and physical protection for fragile objects, with LED lighting.
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Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28
Southwark Council wants providers to run the Holiday Activity and Food programme during school holidays (Easter, summer, winter) for children aged 4–16 eligible for free school meals. Delivery must meet Department of Education standards and the council's local specification.
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Southwark Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme 2026-28
Southwark Council is appointing providers to run the Holiday Activity and Food programme for eligible children aged 4–16 during Easter, summer and winter school holidays. The programme runs 2026–28 with an annual break clause.
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Tomorrow Gallery Display Cases
The Science Museum Group wants to buy display cases for the Tomorrow Gallery at the Science Museum. The contract is for provision and presumably installation of these cases.
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PODCAST CONTENT & PRODUCTION SERVICES
The National Archives wants a production partner to develop, produce and grow their podcast 'On the Record' over two years. The work includes scripting, recording, editing, and delivering finished episodes with transcripts.
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Audience Testing - General Admission Online Ticketing
The Science Museum Group needs a supplier to conduct audience testing on a redesigned general admission online ticketing system before launch in July 2026. You'll gather feedback from target users to identify and fix usability issues in the early booking journey.
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Temporary Exhibition (Sarrut) Graphics Tender
The National Army Museum needs a graphics contractor to print and install exhibition graphics for a temporary show on Paul Sarrut and the Indian Army. The work covers approximately 150 square metres and must be installed on site between 8–12 June 2026, ahead of the public opening on 7 July.
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Tier 2 Weight Management programme
Ealing Council wants a provider to deliver a Tier 2 weight management programme for adults and young people aged 14–17 in the borough. The service should be tailored to local needs, integrated with primary care, culturally responsive, and include robust safeguarding.
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OGH Beta Principal Contractor
The Natural History Museum is seeking a principal contractor to manage light touch refurbishment and fit-out works for the Old General Herbarium gallery section. The work will prepare a temporary pop-up display for opening in September 2026.
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Content creation & management
Royal Hospital Chelsea needs a content and media agency to produce videos and manage paid placements (Google Ad Grant and Meta fundraising tools) to drive awareness and supporter actions for a national UK charity. They want the paid promotion benefits to justify the video production costs over the contract term.
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UK_1131 Brand platform and brand activation
The British Council wants a supplier to develop and deliver a brand platform and activation campaigns aligned to its refreshed global brand. The work covers creative concepts, content, and campaigns across digital and offline channels to drive engagement and organisational growth in priority markets.
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NHM150 Western Galleries - Galleries Lead Designer (Fit Out) - Exhibition Design
The Natural History Museum is seeking a lead designer for fit-out and exhibition design across four galleries in its west wing as part of the NHM150 transformation programme. The work covers the Old General Herbarium, Origins Gallery, and two Dinosaur Galleries, with design and installation of new exhibitions and displays.
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LSHTM-2026-003 - Security Systems Maintenance (2026)
LSHTM needs maintenance, support and improvement recommendations for access control, CCTV, intercom and intrusion detection systems across two central London sites. Single supplier contract to support existing systems - not a replacement.
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RFQ - CMS Provider for Museums
Kensington & Chelsea's two museums need a new collections management system to replace their 20-year-old Calm setup, which the supplier is ending in December 2027. They want a system focused on object-based collections rather than archives, with a public portal and Spectrum compliance.
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Vestry House Museum - Museum Fit-Out Contractor
Waltham Forest Council needs a fit-out contractor to deliver exhibition interiors across roughly 10 gallery spaces in Vestry House Museum, a listed building. The work is part of a wider redevelopment finishing in Summer 2026, and will involve coordinating with exhibition, graphic and lighting designers and a specialist case contractor.
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NHM150 Western Galleries - Base Build Lead Architect
The Natural History Museum is seeking a lead architect for base build works across four galleries (Swing Space, Old General Herbarium, Dinosaur Gallery, Origins Gallery) as part of its 150th anniversary renovation programme. Work includes conservation, structural repairs, new MEP systems, and building services installation, phased between 2027 and 2031.