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Firework Displays
London Borough of Merton
The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified pyrotechnic contractor to design, supply, deliver and safely fire large-scale public fireworks displays at separate sites within the borough. Each display will be choreographed to music, incorporate flame and fire effects, and cater for audiences of up to 15,000 per night. The Authority is seeking a supplier with proven experience of delivering displays of comparable scale and complexity, alongside a clear commitment to safety, sustainability and the use of biodegradable pyrotechnic materials where practicable.
RFQ 2026/05 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Rowallane People Places
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
Newry Mourne & Down District Council’s PEACEPLUS Action Plan includes the delivery of Collaborative Interaction Programmes under Strand 2 – Thriving and Peaceful Communities. Strand 2 focuses on eight identified priority projects encompassing a broad range of initiatives focused on capacity building, leadership development, cross community relationship building interaction and engagement, social and emotional support, events and festivals and community justice interventions. Competent Consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a Cultural Programme “Rowallane People & Places” exploring and celebrating the people, places, and traditions of the Rowallane area, looking at elements of history and culture and how these are connected across communities.
IWM/2627/Exh/3501: IWM Exhibition Production Management Support Framework
Imperial War Museums
IWM is seeking to appoint Exhibition Production Management Framework Provider(s) to support the delivery of a range of exhibition, gallery, and capital projects across its branches. These projects vary in scale and complexity and require a supplier capable of coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing design and construction processes, and ensuring high‐quality, compliant, and timely delivery. The appointed provider will work closely with IWM and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver services across the full project lifecycle, from Pre‐Concept through to Handover and Closure. This Framework will play a critical role in ensuring that IWM’s exhibitions and visitor-facing experiences are delivered to exceptional standards, align with organisational objectives, and provide inspiring and impactful experiences for our audiences. IWM welcomes submissions from experienced organisations with a proven track record in managing complex exhibition, heritage, cultural or built‐environment projects, and with the capability to provide strong programme management, stakeholder coordination, and rigorous quality oversight. Access Code : 95Q8TSHCZU For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Project-supervision-services-other-than-for-construction-work./95Q8TSHCZU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95Q8TSHCZU
Forth Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)
Newcastle City Council
As part of the wider Central Gateway Project, Newcastle City Council is undertaking a 2 stage open call process to appoint an artist to design and paint artwork into the Forth Street tunnel. The briefs will be shared Creative Central Newcastle artists networks and promoted across arts opportunity websites and portals to provide significant reach. The tender brief will be shared on platforms including: - Art Rabbit website - Arts Council - Arts Jobs website - Creative Central NCL website, and promoted social media channels - Creative Central NCL newsletter - Social media platforms such as Culture Vulture. The intention is for the artwork to enhance the public realm as part of the wider Central Gateway Project.
Orchard Street Tunnel Artwork (Central Gateway Project)
Newcastle City Council
As part of the wider Central Gateway Project, Newcastle City Council is undertaking a 2 stage open call process to appoint an artist to design and paint artwork into the Orchard Street tunnel. The briefs will be shared Creative Central Newcastle artists networks and promoted across arts opportunity websites and portals to provide significant reach. The tender brief will be shared on platforms including: - Art Rabbit website - Arts Council - Arts Jobs website - Creative Central NCL website, and promoted social media channels - Creative Central NCL newsletter - Social media platforms such as Culture Vulture. The intention is for the artwork to enhance the public realm as part of the wider Central Gateway Project.
Creative Skills Programme for Young People in Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth
Rossendale Borough Council
Rossendale Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to act as the lead delivery partner for an inclusive Creative Skills Programme for Young People across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. The programme will focus on: Developing practical creative skills Building confidence and aspiration Supporting progression into employment, training or enterprise within the creative industries Ensuring inclusive engagement and co‑creation with young people The successful provider will design and deliver a structured programme of activity over a four‑year period, including an annual youth‑led creative event, partnership working with local schools, youth services and creative practitioners, and clear arrangements for monitoring and evaluating outcomes. Participation is open to all suitably experienced suppliers that meet the conditions set out in the Invitation to Tender. Tenderers will be required to complete self‑declarations confirming that no mandatory or discretionary exclusion grounds under the Procurement Act 2023 apply, to declare any conflicts of interest, and to demonstrate the capability to deliver the services in accordance with the specification. Particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE).
Fun and Food Programme for Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals (Summer 2026)
Durham County Council
The Council wishes to seek multiple Providers to deliver the Fun and Food programme to Children in Receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals within the boundaries of County Durham. This project utilises Department for Education (DfE) funding which is for school aged children in receipt of benefits related free school meals. All providers must meet DfE framework of standards as below: • Food Provision • Enrichment Activities • Physical Activities • Increasing Awareness of Healthy Eating, healthy lifestyles, and positive behaviours • Signposting and referrals and supporting families • Safeguarding • Policies and Procedures Please note - sessions do not need to be exclusively for children in receipt benefits-related Free School Meals, alternative funding may be sourced by the organisation to fund children ineligible for DfE funding i.e parents/carers may be charged for sessions by the activity organisation. Providers will be asked to bid and submit a proposal for the Summer Holidays 2026. Successful Providers' contracts, as delivered under the Summer 2026 holiday provision, may be extended/varied to cover delivery in the Christmas school holiday period. At the sole discretion of the Council, providers will be identified and approached for Christmas delivery, this is likely to be dependent on successful achievement from Summer 2026 delivery under this contract and Commissioners professional judgement. If Successful Providers meet the threshold that the Commissioner deems as successful delivery, they will be emailed a proposal form for completion for the next school holiday period. The same evaluation criteria will be applied to the subsequent proposals. There is also a possibility that DCC may acquire funding from different sources that may be used for main school holidays, half term holidays or funding for participants to attend that are not in receipt of Benefits-related Free School Meals. Where this is the case successful providers will be updated regarding the s
Creative Skills Programme for Young People in Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth
Rossendale Borough Council
Rossendale Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to act as the lead delivery partner for an inclusive Creative Skills Programme for Young People across Rawtenstall, Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. The programme will focus on: Developing practical creative skills Building confidence and aspiration Supporting progression into employment, training or enterprise within the creative industries Ensuring inclusive engagement and co‑creation with young people The successful provider will design and deliver a structured programme of activity over a four‑year period, including an annual youth‑led creative event, partnership working with local schools, youth services and creative practitioners, and clear arrangements for monitoring and evaluating outcomes.
Wonderlab Gallery 2D Graphic Designer at Science and Industry Museum
Science Museum Group
This is an exciting time for the Science and Industry Museum (SIM) to embark on the development of Wonderlab, following the success of Wonderlab at the Science Museum (ScM) in London, the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM) in Bradford, and the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York. SIM is seeking a consultant to provide Graphic Design services to support the development and delivery of visual communication for Wonderlab at the Science and Industry Museum. For more information, please see the tender documents.
The Management of The Gateway School's Leisure Facilities
CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
The Gateway School are seeking a management partner for their joint use leisure facilities. The facilities include a 20m x 6m swimming pool, 10-station gym, 2-court and 1-court sports hall, sand-based MUGA (floodlit) and an astroturf pitch. The contract commences in September 2026 and is for 10 years with an option to extend for two additional period of up to 5 years. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 20 years. The procurement will be based on a lean single staged process.
The Management of The Gateway School's Leisure Facilities
CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
The Gateway School are seeking a management partner for their joint use leisure facilities. The facilities include a 20m x 6m swimming pool, 10-station gym, 2-court and 1-court sports hall, sand-based MUGA (floodlit) and an astroturf pitch. The contract commences in September 2026 and is for 10 years with an option to extend for two additional period of up to 5 years. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 20 years. The procurement will be based on a lean single staged process.
Wonderlab Gallery 2D Graphic Designer at Science and Industry Museum
Science Museum Group
This is an exciting time for the Science and Industry Museum (SIM) to embark on the development of Wonderlab, following the success of Wonderlab at the Science Museum (ScM) in London, the National Science and Media Museum (NSMM) in Bradford, and the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York. SIM is seeking a consultant to provide Graphic Design services to support the development and delivery of visual communication for Wonderlab at the Science and Industry Museum. For more information, please see the tender documents.
Spinnaker Tower Operator
Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council - is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced operators for the operation of the Spinnaker Tower - the 'Tower' - on a long term mutually incentivised partnership basis. THE TOWER The Spinnaker Tower is located on the waterfront within Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and is a prominent landmark offering views of the city, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The Tower is Portsmouth's most prominent landmark, 170m in height with 3 upper viewing platforms at 100, 105 and 110 metres providing views of Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent. The tower opened in 2005 attracting 100,000 visitors in the first two months of opening. There is a reception at the base of the building with ancillary interpretation space, entertainment and leisure uses, ticketing, plant, management and staff facilities. There are two cafes - the ground floor Spinnaker Kitchen and Bar and the Cloud Café located on View Deck 2, 105 metres up. There is an additional podium area at ground level which is activated over the festive period for a Christmas market, with potential for it to be used permanently as commercial space. Permitted Uses, Opening Times & Access Under the new contract the primary function of the Tower must remain a public viewing tower, to be open in line with hours set out within the Council's specification. Through the procurement process suggestions for incorporation of historical and maritime components, that may also include literary and cultural references associated with the wider city, will be considered. The Operator must ensure that the Tower is open to the public for a minimum of 8 hours/day April to September and 6 hours/day October to March except Christmas Day. Core opening times are 10.00 - 18.00 during summer months and 6 hours within the core times during the winter months (e.g.10.00 - 16.00). The Operator may open earlier or later to support other activities such as breakfasts or evening events and functions. No curfew
RFQ 2026/08 - PEACEPLUS Home is a Journey Migration in Film and theatre - Retender
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)
The PEACEPLUS programme comprises six themes and encompasses 22 investment areas. Strand 3 focuses on cultural diversity and in increasing understanding of and respect for cultural identities. Alongside a dedicated Social Inclusion Officer responsible for the development and monitoring of relationships and needs of minority and newcomer communities (incl. Traveller community). The Newry, Mourne & Down District Council (NMDDC) Action Plan ‘Thriving Together’ has been developed by the PEACEPLUS Partnership, utilising a co-design approach involving comprehensive engagement with the local community and other key stakeholders including statutory providers, public bodies, businesses, and Council DEA (District Electoral Area) Forums. This is a programme that explores the historical and contemporary experiences of migration for work and refuge across the UK and Ireland. Through museum visits, film and theatre screenings, guest speakers, and facilitated discussions, participants will reflect
Spinnaker Tower Operator
Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council - is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced operators for the operation of the Spinnaker Tower - the 'Tower' - on a long term mutually incentivised partnership basis. THE TOWER The Spinnaker Tower is located on the waterfront within Gunwharf Quays shopping centre and is a prominent landmark offering views of the city, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. The Tower is Portsmouth's most prominent landmark, 170m in height with 3 upper viewing platforms at 100, 105 and 110 metres providing views of Portsmouth Harbour and the Solent. The tower opened in 2005 attracting 100,000 visitors in the first two months of opening. There is a reception at the base of the building with ancillary interpretation space, entertainment and leisure uses, ticketing, plant, management and staff facilities. There are two cafes - the ground floor Spinnaker Kitchen and Bar and the Cloud Café located on View Deck 2, 105 metres up. There is an additional podium area at ground level which is activated over the festive period for a Christmas market, with potential for it to be used permanently as commercial space. Permitted Uses, Opening Times & Access Under the new contract the primary function of the Tower must remain a public viewing tower, to be open in line with hours set out within the Council's specification. Through the procurement process suggestions for incorporation of historical and maritime components, that may also include literary and cultural references associated with the wider city, will be considered. The Operator must ensure that the Tower is open to the public for a minimum of 8 hours/day April to September and 6 hours/day October to March except Christmas Day. Core opening times are 10.00 - 18.00 during summer months and 6 hours within the core times during the winter months (e.g.10.00 - 16.00). The Operator may open earlier or later to support other activities such as breakfasts or evening events and functions. No curfew