Leisure and culture tenders and contracts in the East of England
There are 18 live leisure and culture tenders in the East of England right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers leisure, library, museum and arts and heritage contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 18 live leisure and culture tenders in the East of England we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 13 of 18 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 2 of 18
Insurance
- Public liability (asked for in 1 of 18)
02Live leisure and culture tenders in the East of England
- Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage ServicesCambridge City CouncilEast of England£180kCloses TomorrowSME
- Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracyThe Electoral CommissionNorth East +9£144kCloses 2 daysSME
- Oil Painting ConservationNATIONAL ARMY MUSEUMNorth East +8£35kCloses 3 daysSME
- Sussex Heritage Coast Visitor Management PlanSouth Downs National Park AuthorityNorth East +8£80kCloses 3 daysSME
- European Movements Enabling Agreement (EMEA) for the Germany Enabling Office (GEO)Ministry of DefenceEast of England£83mCloses 10 daysFrameworkSME
- Interim Accommodation S188Norwich City CouncilEast of England£2.5mCloses 15 daysSME
- ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project PartnerARTS COUNCIL ENGLANDNorth East +8£15kCloses 21 daysSME
- DRIVE Project for BedfordshireThe Police and Crime Commissioner for BedfordshireEast of England£992kCloses 21 daysSME
- Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule.West Suffolk CouncilEast of England£60kCloses 21 days
- Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AACheshire East CouncilNorth East +8£180kCloses 25 daysSME
- Gardening and Landscaping ContractWickersley Parish CouncilNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 days
- Grounds Maintenance ContractWickersley Parish CouncilNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 days
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- Public Art in bus sheltersCastlethorpe Parish CouncilNorth East +8£38kCloses 25 daysSME
- Request for Quote: Musical Groups & Workshop Providers - East and South Cambridgeshire (June-July 2027)Cambridgeshire County CouncilEast of EnglandNot statedCloses 35 daysSME
- 24062 Provision for Supply, build and Fit out of a new Mobile Library VehicleCambridgeshire County CouncilEast of England£250kCloses 71 daysSME
- Construction Professional Services DPSGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth East +11£800mCloses 851 daysFrameworkSME
- Carpark management services and ANPR installationFIRST TRENITALIA WEST COAST RAIL LIMITEDNorth East +8Not statedCloses Not stated
- PP-10198 Anglian Learning Leisure ManagementANGLIAN LEARNINGEast of England£17mCloses Not stated
03Who is buying
- Wickersley Parish Council 2 live tenders
- Cambridgeshire County Council 2 live tenders
- Cambridge City Council 1 live tender
- The Electoral Commission 1 live tender
- NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM 1 live tender
04Leisure and culture contracts: common questions
How many leisure and culture tenders are live in the East of England?
18 right now, from 16 public buyers, with 5 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in leisure and culture contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The insurance named most often is public liability. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win leisure and culture contracts?
Often, yes. 13 of the 18 live tenders in the East of England are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 2 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Other services
Read the selection criteria first: turnover, insurance and any required registrations decide whether your bid is even scored. Smaller lots and Contracts Finder notices are good places for SMEs to start.
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