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Co Production of Pantomime at Thameside Theatre, Thurrock
Thurrock Council wants an experienced production company to co-produce the 2026 pantomime season at Thameside Theatre in Grays. This is a one-off seasonal collaboration with the council's community theatre.
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RFQ 2026/02 - Retender - NMANDD PEACEPLUS “Thriving Together” - Market Ready Programme - Sustainably Made, Ready to Trade
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council seeks a provider to deliver a Market Ready Programme for local entrepreneurs in sustainable and environmentally friendly sectors. The programme will build skills and encourage trade relationships between people working in home industries.
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The design, fabrication and installation of the LaunchPADLansio under 5s exhibition on the ground floor of Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
Wrexham University's Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is commissioning the design, fabrication and installation of LaunchPADLansio, a new immersive STEAM exhibition for under-5s on the ground floor of their city centre building. The work includes concept design, technical specification, detailed design of interactive exhibits, and on-site installation.
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CCTV Maintenance Services
Ulster University needs planned and reactive maintenance for CCTV systems across all its campuses, including repairs, equipment replacement, software updates, and staff training.
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Provision to install new playground and recreational equipment
Detling Parish Council wants to install new playground equipment including a multiplay tower, safety surfacing, sports wall for teenagers, and exercise equipment at a single site. All works to be carried out by a single contractor.
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Content creation & management
Royal Hospital Chelsea needs a content and media agency to produce videos and manage paid placements (Google Ad Grant and Meta fundraising tools) to drive awareness and supporter actions for a national UK charity. They want the paid promotion benefits to justify the video production costs over the contract term.
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UK_1131 Brand platform and brand activation
The British Council wants a supplier to develop and deliver a brand platform and activation campaigns aligned to its refreshed global brand. The work covers creative concepts, content, and campaigns across digital and offline channels to drive engagement and organisational growth in priority markets.
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RFQ 2026/03 - PEACEPLUS Exploring the past and the future for Irish Language and Ulster Scots in the Mourne area.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council wants a consultancy to design, develop and deliver a community-led programme exploring Irish Language and Ulster Scots history and culture in the Mourne area, with a focus on shared understanding and connections.
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Design Manufacture and Installation of Museum Standard Display Cases for the Boudica Gallery at Norwich Castle Museum
Norwich Castle Museum needs design, manufacture and installation of museum-standard display cases for the Boudica Gallery. The contract is subject to successful funding.
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Spinnaker Tower Operator
Portsmouth City Council is seeking an operator for Spinnaker Tower, a 170m viewing tower with cafes and event space in Gunwharf Quays. The contract is structured as a long-term, mutually incentivised partnership.
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Maidstone Heritage Spaces interpretation project
Maidstone Borough Council wants a designer or design agency to create and install a series of heritage interpretation works around Maidstone town centre. The project is budgeted at £100,000.
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RFQ 2026/05 - PEACEPLUS Cultural Programme - Rowallane People Places
Newry Mourne & Down District Council wants a consultancy to design, develop and deliver a cultural programme exploring the history, people and traditions of the Rowallane area, with a focus on cross-community connection and engagement.
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Wonderlab Gallery 2D Graphic Designer at Science and Industry Museum
The Science and Industry Museum needs a graphic designer to create visual communications for Wonderlab, a new gallery following successful versions at other Science Museum Group sites. Work involves supporting the development and delivery of the exhibition's visual identity.
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Provision of Tennis Development Programme for the Blackpool Community
Blackpool Council wants a service provider to run a tennis development programme across four refurbished public tennis courts in local parks. The provider will pay an annual licence fee and keep all coaching income.
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Project Tullie Phase 3: Artist Curator Brief
Tullie House Museum in Carlisle needs an experienced artist curator to design and create a sculptural installation suspending museum collection items from the ceiling, with an accompanying immersive soundscape.
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RFQ 2026/06 - PEACEPLUS Cross Community Festival - Rowallane Beyond - Taste and Traditions
Newry Mourne & Down District Council is seeking a consultancy to design and deliver a cross-community festival programme called Rowallane & Beyond - Tastes and Traditions. The programme will comprise workshops exploring inclusive celebrations, with focus on food and cultural traditions in the local area and globally.
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RFQ 2026/08 - PEACEPLUS Home is a Journey Migration in Film and theatre - Retender
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking a provider to deliver a PEACEPLUS-funded programme exploring migration experiences through museum visits, film and theatre screenings, guest speakers and facilitated discussions. This is a retender of a previous contract.
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Historic England Specialist Illustration Framework (UID 198)
Historic England is establishing a framework for specialist illustration covering archaeological and architectural drawings, diagrams, reconstruction artwork, and visualisations. Work will be awarded through mini-competitions to framework suppliers.
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Archive Services
UKAEA needs off-site archive services for approximately 7500 boxes of documents. The service includes collection, indexing, storage, retrieval, and destruction.
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Lead Organisation to Deliver a Creative Arts Programme in Waterfoot
Rossendale Borough Council wants a lead organisation to run a multi-year creative arts programme in Waterfoot. The work includes skills training, public art projects, space activation and creative infrastructure improvements, working with local artists and arts venues.
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IWM/2627/Dux/3499: Airspace Mezzanine Gallery Refurbishment at IWM Duxford
Strip-out of existing exhibition and installation of new exhibition on the mezzanine level of the AirSpace building at IWM Duxford. Works must be phased carefully as the wider hangar remains operational during the project.
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Provision of Planned and Reactive Gym Equipment Servicing and Maintenance Services
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council needs a contractor to provide planned and reactive maintenance servicing of gym equipment across their facilities.
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NHM150 Western Galleries - Galleries Lead Designer (Fit Out) - Exhibition Design
The Natural History Museum is seeking a lead designer for fit-out and exhibition design across four galleries in its west wing as part of the NHM150 transformation programme. The work covers the Old General Herbarium, Origins Gallery, and two Dinosaur Galleries, with design and installation of new exhibitions and displays.
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Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford
Watford Borough Council needs a scriptwriter and copy editor to create interpretive text for galleries in their redeveloped Museum of Watford. The work includes translating curatorial research and community stories into accessible, engaging content and developing house style guidelines.
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HOC2 – PUBLIC ART
Sheffield City Council wants an artist or studio to design, manufacture and install artwork or features in the Heart of the City II area of Sheffield city centre. The budget is £115,000.