Tender

Redesign of Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 14:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council is initiating an open procurement process for the redesign of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery, focusing on recreational, cultural, and sporting services. As a public authority operating under sub-central government classifications, the council invites bids in a below-threshold open competition format. The tender stage is currently active, with the inquiry period ending on 12th September 2025, followed by the submission deadline on 15th September 2025. Interested parties must register on the OPEN platform to express their interest in this UKC12 region-based contract, which aims to start on 1st October 2025 and end by 19th December 2025.

This tender offers ample opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. With an emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%) in award criteria, businesses specializing in cultural and recreational services can leverage their expertise for potential success in securing this contract. The project promises to enhance engagement in community cultural initiatives, fostering business opportunities within the specified locality.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Redesign of Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery

Notice Description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking bids for the provision of the redesign of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05926b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053242-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,916 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,916 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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