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Provision of Mobile Arts Space for New Forest District Council (NFDC) To be ready for use by Summer 2026

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

New Forest District Council is seeking bids for the design and construction of a mobile arts space, intended to enhance cultural outreach throughout the district. The procurement falls under the 'Public authority - sub-central government' classification and targets the recreational, cultural, and sporting services industry. The project involves creating a transportable and adaptable performance structure, usable from Summer 2026 in various outdoor settings such as village greens and car parks. The tender process, which is currently in the active stage, allows for submissions until noon on 19th January 2026, through the Council's electronic tendering portal, ProContract. The initiative is designed to remedy the lack of cultural spaces in certain communities by providing a venue that can also be housed in a local school for broader community use.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant chance for businesses specialising in innovative construction and performance space design to gain visibility and market traction within the New Forest region and beyond. Ideal candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with experience in recreational and cultural services, looking to showcase their expertise and scalability in providing bespoke solutions. The project budget is capped at £80,000, inclusive of VAT, with a strong emphasis on service quality and adaptability, prioritising these aspects in the award criteria. The open competition format and the inclusion of opportunities for SME participation highlight NFDC’s commitment to fostering local business growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Arts Space for New Forest District Council (NFDC) To be ready for use by Summer 2026

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Arts Space for New Forest District Council (NFDC) To be ready for use by Summer 2026 Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 19th January 2026 To be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) New Forest District Council (NFDC) is undertaking the commissioning of the design and construction of an innovative, mobile performance structure to bring high-quality cultural experiences to dispersed communities across the district NFDC are looking for the structure to be robust, transportable, and adaptable to a wide range of outdoor environments including village greens, town squares, car parks, and recreation grounds. This mobile structure will be available to deliver a curated programme of outreach work, around the district, from May to September. When it is not touring, the venue will be housed in a local school with community access, supporting communities of need where an identified lack of cultural spaces exists. This will be bookable for community organizations to use in evenings, weekends and in school holidays All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083226-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

37000000 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 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
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

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