Leisure and culture tenders and contracts in the South West
There are 17 live leisure and culture tenders in the South West 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 17 live leisure and culture tenders in the South West we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 9 of 17 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 2 of 17
02Live leisure and culture tenders in the South West
- 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
- The management of Solent Meads golf courseBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilSouth West£5mCloses 4 daysSME
- ITT - Storage Design and Environmental Requirements Framework for Archaeological Archives in England - UID 369Historic EnglandSouth West£24kCloses 7 daysFramework
- ITT - Heritage as Urban Green Infrastructure: an Evidence Review of Opportunities for Climate Resilience, and Future Directions - UID 366Historic EnglandSouth West£15kCloses 7 days
- UKRI-6347 - Trusted AI AdoptionUK Research & Innovation (UKRI)South West£200k–800kCloses 10 daysSME
- ITT - Mapping Training and Qualifications for Heritage Construction Trades in England - UID 370Historic EnglandSouth West£50kCloses 11 days
- ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project PartnerARTS COUNCIL ENGLANDNorth East +8£15kCloses 21 daysSME
- ITT - Demonstrating the impact of Historic England’s planning advice - UID 368Historic EnglandSouth West£40kCloses 24 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
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- Grounds Maintenance ContractWickersley Parish CouncilNorth East +8Not statedCloses 25 days
- Public Art in bus sheltersCastlethorpe Parish CouncilNorth East +8£38kCloses 25 daysSME
- The Provision of an Advice and Inclusion Service to Cheltenham Borough Council - 2026Cheltenham Borough CouncilSouth West£1.5mCloses 30 days
- 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
03Who is buying
- Historic England 4 live tenders
- Wickersley Parish Council 2 live tenders
- The Electoral Commission 1 live tender
- NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM 1 live tender
- South Downs National Park Authority 1 live tender
04Leisure and culture contracts: common questions
How many leisure and culture tenders are live in the South West?
17 right now, from 13 public buyers, with 8 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. 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. 9 of the 17 live tenders in the South West 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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