There are currently 33 open public tenders in Recreational, cultural and sporting services. The next deadline is 2 Nov 2026, and 3 close within a week. 32 state an estimated value, together £25.0m (median £126,000). Most active buyers: Science Museum Group (4), Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) (2). Most in demand: Library, archives, museums and other cultural services, Entertainment services.
Updated 1 Nov 2026.
| Deadline within 7 days | 3 |
| Deadline in 8–30 days | 25 |
| Deadline in more than 30 days | 5 |
| Estimated value under £100k | 14 |
| Estimated value £100k–£1m | 12 |
| Estimated value £1m–£10m | 5 |
| Estimated value over £10m | 1 |
| No value stated | 1 |
Largest tender: Ashford Arts Centre Operator – Ashford Borough Council, £12.6m, deadline 8 Jan 2027.
Most active buyers: Science Museum Group (4), Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) (2), Wickersley Parish Council (2), Natural History Museum (2), HYTHE TOWN COUNCIL (2).
Regions: London (9), Wales (3), Scotland (3), West Midlands (2), Northern Ireland (2).
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View official noticeBirmingham City Council wishes to procure specialist consultancy services to support the development of detailed operational plans for Birmingham's UEFA EURO 2028 Host City UEFA Festival. The Council requires an experienced supplier to develop the existing…
View official noticeThe BFI National Archive has used a bespoke software to track activity on collections items since 2011. This system has reached end-of-life and is no longer fit for purpose. The BFI National Archive needs a software which enables us to request and track…
View official noticeCompetent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a minority community support programme, that will be delivered across the Rowallane and Slieve Croob DEAs (District Electoral Areas). The programme will provide…
View official noticeCompetent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a minority community support programme, that will be delivered across the Rowallane and Slieve Croob DEAs (District Electoral Areas). The programme will provide…
View official noticeLeicester City Council invites proposals from suitably qualified Funfair operators for a funfair at Abbey Park, Leicester for its Tourism, Culture & Inward Investment Team. A site visit is being held to the site at 10am on 20 October 2026. Suppliers shall…
View official noticeWrexham County Borough Council wish to commission a suitably qualified coordinator for the Four Lanterns Network, one of six UK-wide partnerships participating in Art Fund's Going Places programme. The coordinator will provide strategic, administrative and…
View official noticeThe aim of this tender is to provide a single national eMagazines and eNewpapers service to all thirty-two public library services for access by their members. Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) is seeking a vendor that can supply eMagazines and…
View official noticeSMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of 3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services. 3D, 2D and Lighting Exhibition Design Services for: The Ocean (working title) Temporary Exhibition at Science Museum 2028 & Science and Industry Museum 2029
View official noticeArtsmark is a national award and development programme that helps schools put arts and culture at the heart of education by recognising achievement, supporting improvement and fostering connections. The Artsmark Award is accredited by Arts Council England and…
View official noticeThe works covered by this Contract comprises the repair, maintenance and minor works of CCTV, Door Access and PA Systems at various Belfast City Council Properties and locations. Any or all of the locations as listed may be added to the Contract at the sole…
View official noticeHistoric Royal Palaces (HRP) is a registered charity, responsible for the care, conservation and presentation of HM Tower of London (TOL), Hampton Court Palace (HCP), Kensington Palace State Apartments, (KP) the Banqueting House at Whitehall (BH), Kew Palace…
View official noticeThis contract covers the design and build of bike trail improvements at two sites: Coed Gwilym and Parc Coed Bach. At Coed Gwilym, the woodland jump trails will be redesigned and rebuilt, based on the community consultation held on 8 September 2026. At Parc…
View official noticeThe Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to establish a contract for the provision of Video Games Exhibition Fit-out services and Graphics at the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM), Bradford. Please see Appendix 2 Specification for more information.
View official noticeHistoric England seeks a supplier to undertake a focused evaluation of whether its advice on Grade II listed building consent (LBC) applications involving statutory ‘relevant works’ leads to material changes in development proposals. The study will compare…
View official noticeBritish council is looking for a Curator / Producer for Human-Nature Showcase for Malaysia. Human-Nature will be the theme of the 2027 UK MY Spotlight
View official noticeNatural Resources Wales (NRW) is inviting tenders for a land management contract in the Mid South region. The successful contractor will deliver a formal viewing area scheme within the Coed y Rhaiadr forest, overlooking the Sgwd Clun Gwyn Uchaf Waterfall. Key…
View official noticeGARDENING AND LANDSCAPING CONTRACT 2027 - 2030 We invite Expressions of Interest from contractors wanting to tender for Wickersley Parish Council's Gardening and Landscaping Contract from 1st April 2027 until 31st March 2030. Please apply for a tender…
View official noticeWickersley Parish Council's Grounds Maintenance Contract running from April 2027 to March 2030 is now out for tender. We invite Expressions of Interest from contractors wishing to explore the opportunity to tender; please apply for a tender specification pack…
View official noticeThe Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide a survey of 13 heritage aviation airframes, assessing structural safety and other hazards. We require surveys of 13 historic aircraft currently stored at the Science and Innovation Park,…
View official noticeThe Science Museum Group is looking for a contractor to deliver the main setworks as part of an exhibition about iconic posters at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York
View official noticeNWS requires an experienced agency of Film, Audio and Video Production with demonstrable credentials, which include evidence of previous work for high-profile clients in both the private and public sectors. The Contractor’s staff will work with NWS and will…
View official noticeThe Collection Store Refurbishment (CSR) Project forms part of both the wider NHM Unlocked Programme and NHM 150th Anniversary Campaign Programme, which supports: -The internal moves of 11 million specimens -The moves of 28 million specimens to our new…
View official noticePerth and Kinross Council are looking for an experienced copywriter to undertake work through Perth and Kinross Council. We require an agency with significant experience in writing engaging copy for a business and investor audience, with a particular focus on…
View official noticeOrganisation: Cambridgeshire Music Service Required: Live Performances and Interactive Music Workshops for Primary and Secondary-Aged Children, Including Inclusive Provision for Pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Location: East and…
View official noticeStevenage Borough Council is currently out to procurement for PROVISION OF CCTV OPERATIVES FOR THE HERTFORDSHIRE CCTV PARTNERSHIP CONTROL ROOM The requirement is for a single contractor to provide a monitoring service within the CCTV control room based in…
View official noticeIn September 2027, we will open a new, permanent gallery at South Kensington dedicated to building a positive connection to nature in our very youngest audiences - aged 4-7 years old - and their adults. This brand-new gallery will be a place where visitors…
View official noticeThe provision, management and operation of golf services and the golf shop at Meole Brace Golf Course, including the delivery of customer-facing golf services, administration of golf bookings and associated activities, operation and management of the golf…
View official noticeGrounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2032 The Council is responsible for a number of public open spaces and parks within the town and is committed to ensuring that these areas are maintained to a clean, tidy and high standard for the benefit of residents and…
View official noticeGrounds Maintenance Contract 2027-2032 SOUTH ROAD The Council is responsible for a number of public open spaces and parks within the town and is committed to ensuring that these areas are maintained to a clean, tidy and high standard for the benefit of…
View official noticeThe Council seeks a suitably skilled, long-term partner to manage and operate Ashford Arts Centre (AAC) via a concession arrangement. AAC is a new community and commercial arts centre being delivered by the Council through the redevelopment of the former…
View official noticeThe Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the…
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