Sport, culture & leisure
Public sector contract notices in sport, culture & leisure, from Find a Tender.
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Painting Services for Edinburgh and Stirling Regions
HES needs painting work on its historic properties and office buildings in Edinburgh and Stirling. The contract will be split into multiple lots and run on an as-and-when basis.
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Observation Wheel at Bournemouth Seafront
The council wants an operator to run a Ferris wheel (observation wheel) at Bournemouth Pier Approach. The contract is for three years from January 2027.
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PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE OMAGH ST PATRICK'S DAY EVENTS 2027 & 2028
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council needs an organisation to plan, manage and deliver the Omagh St Patrick's Day Celebration for 2027 and 2028. The event includes a large community parade and town centre entertainment and animation.
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RFQ2026/26 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 3.5 Farmers Festival
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wants a supplier to design, develop, and deliver a festival programme for the Farmers Festival in Crotlieve DEA. The project aims to celebrate rural heritage and cultural identities through educational and participatory activities.
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Video and Production Services
CalMac Ferries needs an end-to-end video, photography, and graphic design partner for marketing and communications. Content will go across social media, website, email, paid media, onboard screens, posters, podcasts, and internal channels.
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PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND DELIVERY OF THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON EVENTS IN OMAGH AND ENNISKILLEN 2026 & 2027
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council wants an experienced event management organisation to plan, manage and deliver Christmas Lights Switch-On events in Omagh and Enniskillen in November 2026 and 2027. The events should be vibrant, inclusive and high-quality, bringing communities together for the festive season.
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RFQ 2026/25 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together Celebrating Cultures and Diversity 3.5 Sports Festival
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wants a supplier to design and deliver a two-stage inclusive sports programme. The work focuses on disability inclusion, training local sporting organisations, and increasing participation for people with disabilities.
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Royal Victoria Park - Golf and Footgolf
Bath & North East Somerset Council is offering a concession contract to operate and manage Royal Victoria Park's golf and footgolf facility. The operator must run it as a financially self-sustaining business, with no cost to the council, and maintain the site including a small shop and toilets.
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RFQ2026/24 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS Thriving Together–Minority Community Support Programme: Sports for All for the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.
Design and deliver a sports programme for children with disabilities from minority communities in the Newry, Mourne and Down area. The work includes engaging a skilled inclusive sports facilitator and running accessible sports, creative play, and outdoor activities.
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ROG First Light Exhibitions Orrery Contractor
Design, engineer, fabricate, install and commission two mechanical orreries (models of the solar system) at the Royal Observatory Greenwich for the First Light Project. Work includes kinetic and interactive elements with coordination across multiple contractors.
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Stansfield Replacement Play Area, Rochdale Borough Council
Rochdale Borough Council is replacing play equipment and safety surfacing at Stansfield play area. The work includes supply and installation of new playground equipment.
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George Hotel, Stranraer – Operator Opportunity
Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking an operator to run the renovated George Hotel in Stranraer as a leisure, cultural and accommodation facility.
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Film Scanner and Digitisation System
Supply, install and maintain a film scanner system capable of digitising 16mm, 8mm, super 8mm and 9.5mm film (with optional 35mm capability), including handling of damaged stock and synchronisation of optical and magnetic sound. The system will be installed at the Library's Kelvin Hall premises in Glasgow.
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Live Programming and Theatrical Performance Services Tender
Historic Royal Palaces is establishing a framework to source live interpretation and theatrical performance services across six palaces (Tower of London, Hampton Court, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Kew Palace, Hillsborough Castle). They will appoint up to four organisations.
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Padel Opportunity
Mid Devon District Council is seeking a commercial operator to finance, design, build, and operate a padel sports centre on council-owned land under a commercial lease. The operator will assume all financing, design, construction, operational, and maintenance responsibility.
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Transportation and De-installation Tender
The National Army Museum needs a transport company to pack and move artworks from a temporary Victorian military art exhibition to their storage facility. Work takes place in November 2026.
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Newham Tennis Management & Tennis Development Programme
Newham Council wants a specialist operator to manage tennis across 9 park sites and run a tennis development programme for the borough. The contract runs five years from April 2027, with potential two-year extension.
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Wonderlab Interactive Exhibit Makers (Group 2), The Science and Industry Museum
The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester is commissioning interactive exhibits for its new Wonderlab gallery. The exhibits should be intuitive, hands-on, and based on inquiry-led science education, without relying on written instructions.
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Tomorrow Gallery - Futures Art Commission: Animal Minds
Science Museum Group wants a digital art commission for a large screen-based display in the Futures zone of the Tomorrow Gallery. The work focuses on the theme of animal minds.
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Leisure Management for Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres
North Somerset Council is letting a concession contract to manage Parish Wharf and Strode Leisure Centres. The process includes competitive tender, negotiation, and best and final offer stages.
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RFQ 2026/20 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - PEACEPLUS 3.2 Food and Friendship Culinary Exchange
Design and deliver a culinary exchange programme for minority ethnic and local communities in Newry, Mourne and Down. Participants will cook traditional dishes together, hear cultural stories, and visit local food suppliers to promote intercultural understanding.
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Design, Supply & Installation of Three Inclusive Play Area Replacements with Community Engagement – Wheatpieces, Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury Borough Council wants to design, supply and install new inclusive play equipment at three sites in Wheatpieces Parish. The work includes community engagement and must meet accessibility and safety standards.
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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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RFQ 2026/23 - NMANDD PEACEPLUS 3.2 Nature and Wellness Walks
Design and deliver a culturally focused programme of guided nature and wellness walks for minority ethnic and local communities across Newry, Mourne and Down. The walks will take place in local parks, greenways, coastal areas and heritage sites, with an emphasis on social connection and wellbeing.
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Littlehampton Museum Options Appraisal Consultant
Littlehampton Town Council wants a consultant to appraise options for the future of Littlehampton Museum, covering governance, funding, collections, and premises. The work will help the council plan ahead.