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Sport, culture & leisure in North West
Public sector contract notices in sport, culture & leisure covering North West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Sport, culture & leisure notices in North West
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Project Tullie Phase 3: Digital Installation Design - Request for Quotation
Tullie House Museum in Carlisle is commissioning a digital installation designer to create an immersive 360-degree art experience. Six paintings from the collection will be brought to life using projection, animation, soundscapes, and interactive elements for a new Active Gallery space.
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Four Lanterns Network Coordinator – Art Fund Going Places Programme
Wrexham County Borough Council is recruiting a coordinator for the Four Lanterns Network, a four-organisation partnership delivering touring exhibitions and engagement programmes across Wrexham, London, Edinburgh and Cumbria from January 2027 to September 2029. The role covers strategy, administration, operations, reporting and financial monitoring across the network.
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3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services for: The Ocean (working title) Temporary Exhibition at Science Museum 2028 & Science and Industry Museum 2029
Science Museum Group needs 3D, 2D and lighting design for a temporary exhibition called The Ocean, opening at the Science Museum in 2028 and the Science and Industry Museum in 2029. The scope covers all three design disciplines for the exhibition.
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ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner
Arts Council England want someone to manage a young person-led commissioning project for Artsmark's 25th anniversary in 2026/27. The work involves recruiting young commissioners, supporting them to commission an artist, and overseeing creation of new Artsmark Award materials including a new certificate design.
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Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA
Cheshire East Council needs a contractor to build a concrete wheeled sports facility to replace a steel one that was removed due to corrosion. The work is at The Carrs Park in Wilmslow and will be procured under a JCT Minor Works Contract with Contractors Design (2024 version).
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FILM/AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION (2027-2030)
Nuclear Waste Services wants an experienced film, audio and video production agency to create content for them over 2027-2030. The contractor will work to NWS brand guidelines, manage the budget, and deliver files in multiple formats including subtitled and audio-described versions.
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PRO005124 – Works – Dynamic Market – Building, Operations, Labour & Trade Services
United Utilities is establishing a dynamic market framework for maintenance and repair services across their water company assets. The scope spans rural works, building fabric, electrical services, environmental works, grounds maintenance, and site services.
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IWM/2627/Exh/3514: 3D Exhibition Design Services Framework for Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is recruiting suppliers for a three-year framework to provide 3D exhibition design services for museum and heritage environments. Call-off contracts will be placed as needed; this is the qualification stage only.
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Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery Exhibition Design
Design for a new exhibition at Manchester Science and Industry Museum exploring cotton, slavery, and Manchester's industrial history. The role requires sensitive handling of archival material and objects with optional lighting design services.
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AfterLIFE Forest to bog management
Natural England is seeking contractors to carry out forest-to-bog management work at Fenn's, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve as part of an AfterLIFE project. The work involves habitat restoration on a designated nature reserve.
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Bikeability Training 2025
Cheshire West and Chester Council wants to appoint contractor(s) to deliver Bikeability cycling safety training to primary and secondary school children and adults across the borough.
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Marine Hall Theatre Operating Contract
Wyre Borough Council is seeking an operator for Marine Hall, a 1935 art deco theatre and events venue in Fleetwood. The operator will manage programming, staging, and day-to-day running of this multipurpose community and cultural facility.
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Exhibition Design Services for Technicians Gallery Science and Industry Museum
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester needs an exhibition design team to create a new Technicians gallery aimed at 11–16-year-olds, modelled on the successful Technicians gallery at the Science Museum in London but with a Manchester regional focus. The designer will work under a separately appointed architect who acts as lead designer.
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CCTV Maintenance Service for Public Space, Urban Traffic Management (UTMC), Town Hall and Parking
Warrington Borough Council wants reactive and preventative maintenance of CCTV cameras across public spaces, urban traffic management systems, the town hall, and parking areas. Public space cameras need 24/7 cover; other areas Monday–Friday 9am–5pm.
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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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Pump Track Bradwell Dingle
Newcastle-under-Lyme Council wants a new pump track built at Bradwell Dingle to replace existing skate ramps, with a seating area added and an old canopied shelter removed.
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Audio Visual Equipment Hire Framework
ACC Liverpool Group is seeking suppliers to provide audio visual equipment on hire for their events. They are establishing a framework with up to 5 suppliers per lot across video, audio, and lighting equipment.
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Brief for a museum exhibition design and fit-out company to support the development of a Round 1 Development Phase application to National Lottery Heritage Fund to re-develop Lancaster City Museum.
Lancaster City Council wants a museum exhibition designer to create an interpretation plan and concept designs for a redeveloped Lancaster City Museum, feeding into a National Lottery Heritage Fund application.
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Delamere Forest Business Opportunity
The Forestry Commission is seeking a business operator for a bike hire facility at Delamere Forest. The notice does not specify the contract length or detailed service requirements beyond the current building location.
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Provision of a Seasonal Pantomime
Halton Borough Council wants a production company to create and deliver an annual pantomime at the Brindley Theatre in Runcorn for three years. The theatre has run professional pantomime for 21 years and wants to maintain its reputation for traditional family shows.
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Provision, Installation and Operation of Christmas Attractions in Albert Square Manchester
Manchester City Council wants a supplier to provide, install and operate a Christmas attraction in Albert Square from 2026 onwards. The core offer must include an ice rink, food and beverage services, and family-friendly festive installations, running seven days a week from November to early January.
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Media & Parliamentary Monitoring
NICE wants suppliers to distribute media releases, monitor UK media coverage of their work, and track parliamentary activity. The contract runs three years from April 2026 with optional one-year extensions.
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Lease Opportunity - Padel Courts, Blackpool Sports Centre, Stanley Park
Blackpool Council is offering a ground lease to construct and operate padel courts at Stanley Park Sports Centre. The lease opportunity is valued at £3m.
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Communications Services Framework
Northern Gas Networks is establishing a framework for communications services including market research, advertising, marketing, desktop publishing, photography, publishing, and recreational/cultural/sporting services. The framework is valued at £250,000.
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Star Radcliffe Academy Leisure Facilities Outsourcing
Star Radcliffe Academy (a new free school) needs a single supplier to manage its leisure facilities. The supplier will run, secure and utilise the facilities outside school hours and work with the school on financial sustainability.