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Sport, culture & leisure
Public sector contract notices in sport, culture & leisure, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Recreational, cultural and sporting services: CPV division 92 with sports equipment installation. Leisure centre and pool operation, sports development and coaching, arts, museums, libraries and heritage, events, and the management of parks, pitches and cultural venues.
Councils and their leisure trusts are the main buyers, and the work divides into two quite different things: long operating concessions for a building, which only a large operator or a trust will bid for, and the much smaller programme work around them, which is where coaches, clubs, artists and small delivery organisations come in. Social value and participation targets carry real weight in the scoring here, more so than in most categories. Community interest companies and charities compete alongside commercial firms, and the notice will say whether the contract is reserved.
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TENDER FOR DESIGN, AND DELIVERY OF YOUTH DRAMA PROGRAMME
Design and deliver a cross-border peace-building drama programme for 90 young people aged 16-21, running in three cohorts between December 2026 and March 2028. The work uses theatre and creative arts to build relationships, understanding and confidence across communities.
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Oil Painting Conservation
The National Army Museum needs conservation work on 12 oil paintings and 10 frames for a temporary exhibition opening April 2027. Work includes frame production with UV-protective glazing, conservation treatment, and transport between the museum's Stevenage and Chelsea locations.
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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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Cynhyrchu a chyhoeddi Canllawiau astudio ac adolygu, yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg / Production and publication of Welsh and English Study and Revision Guides
Caerphilly County Borough Council is procuring production and publication of Welsh and English study and revision guides for 11 WJEC Made-for-Wales GCSE subjects and qualifications. The successful supplier must ensure the titles remain available for sale on the open market for at least five years after publication.
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RFQ 2026/38 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - Shared History & Culture Program - Hanna's Close
Newry, Mourne and Down wants a consultancy to design and deliver a shared history and culture programme centred on Hanna's Close, an Ulster-Scots settlement in Kilkeel. The work focuses on genealogy, family connections, and emigration patterns linked to the site.
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RFQ2026/39 - Supply and Installation of steel post and wire Fencing PEACEPLUS PEAT+
Supply and install steel post and wire fencing at Killeavy estate within Slieve Gullion SAC to enable conservation grazing as part of the PEAT+ project. The fencing must be robust and provide a long-term solution for conservation outcomes.
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Christmas Light Trail for Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens needs a provider to design and deliver an annual Christmas light trail across the 180-acre site near Romsey. The event runs for 6 weeks from late November through early January and is ticketed for public entry, targeting 90,000 visitors per year.
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Ride Strive & Thrive Cycling
Doncaster Council wants to deliver cycling training at locations around Doncaster as part of a RST pilot programme. The contract runs until October 2026.
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ITT - Storage Design and Environmental Requirements Framework for Archaeological Archives in England - UID 369
Historic England is commissioning research to define the ideal design and environmental requirements for a national archaeological archive storage facility in England. The work will establish evidence-based specifications for storage systems, building design, sustainability, and repository layout to support future infrastructure planning.
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Contract for the Execution of Ynystawe Skatepark, Swansea
Swansea Council is refunding a skatepark at Ynystawe as part of a wider programme of skate and wheeled sports facilities across the city. An experienced contractor will engineer proposals and carry out the works on-site.
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Tegwch, gwrth-hiliaeth a llesiant/Equity, anti-racism and well-being
Caerphilly Council wants bilingual (Welsh and English) educational resources designed, developed and delivered that support equity, anti-racism and wellbeing in the Curriculum for Wales. The service includes resource creation, stakeholder engagement, quality assurance and implementation support to help practitioners use the materials effectively.
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UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development
Birmingham City Council needs specialist consultancy to turn the UEFA EURO 2028 Festival concept into detailed operational plans for fan zones, public viewing areas, tournament spectacular and associated facilities. The work covers festival production, CAD planning, stakeholder consultation and Host City integration to meet UEFA requirements.
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Archive Activity Management System
The BFI National Archive needs to replace a bespoke system used since 2011 for tracking activity and interactions on collection items. The new software must handle requests, track activities, and produce reports for internal staff use across services including research viewing, archive bookings, donor access and restoration projects.
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RFQ 2026/40 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - 3.2 Minority Community Support Programme - Journeys & Belonging
Newry, Mourne and Down Council wants a consultancy to design and deliver a minority community support programme across two district electoral areas. The programme uses workshops, genealogy activities and a cultural visit to explore migration, identity and belonging in Northern Ireland.
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PAN3566 - Request for a Priced Proposal to Operate Funfairs at Abbey Park, Leicester
Leicester City Council wants a funfair operator to run a funfair at Abbey Park. The contract runs for one year with an option to extend for up to a further year.
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Libraries Scotland eNewspaper and eMagazine
Scottish Library and Information Council wants a vendor to supply eMagazines and eNewspapers to all 32 public library services across Scotland. The service will be accessed by library members nationally.
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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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School Presenter Services Tender
Historic Royal Palaces wants to contract school presenter services across its six sites. The service includes costumed, presenter-led sessions, digital learning, teacher training, and community activities linked to the palaces' stories.
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MTC for repairs & maintenance of CCTV, door access & PA systems
Belfast City Council needs repair and maintenance of CCTV, door access, and PA systems across multiple council properties. The contract includes 24/7 emergency call-out with one-hour response time to make sites safe.
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Operating The Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Caerphilly County Borough Council wants to appoint an external operator to manage Blackwood Miners' Institute, a Grade II listed cultural venue. The operator will handle artistic programming, community engagement, commercial activity, and financial sustainability.
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ITT - Demonstrating the impact of Historic England’s planning advice - UID 368
Historic England wants an evaluation study of whether its planning advice on listed building consent applications actually changes development proposals. You'll design a comparison study between applications that received their advice and matched applications that didn't.
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Sgwd cllun gwyn uchaf viewing point
Natural Resources Wales wants a viewing area scheme built in Coed y Rhaiadr forest overlooking Sgwd Clun Gwyn Uchaf Waterfall. The work includes two viewing platforms with safety features and stepped landscape design that blends into the natural environment.
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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).