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PLA25217 Torquay Museum Hosting Services

TORBAY COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Torbay Council, centres around the "PLA25217 Torquay Museum Hosting Services" contract, which involves providing hosting services for Torquay Museum. This initiative aims to support the museum's collections and educational services. The procurement, classified under the services category as museum services, was carried out using a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Torquay Museum Trust and has been active since 1st April 2025, with an intended end date of 31st March 2027. A further extension of 12 months is possible, should additional funding become available. The contract's total value is £161,000 with potential additional spend up to £50,000. Located in Torquay, within the UKK42 region, this process emphasizes support for local governance and cultural services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses aligned with cultural and educational services, tourism, and heritage industries to explore potential collaborations or expansions. The focus on museum services suggests that businesses with expertise in digital hosting, educational programme development, and museum operations would find this procurement process a significant growth opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or entities that are part of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors may find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, offering a niche market to enhance service delivery within the public sector framework. The procurement’s direct method indicates a favourable environment for businesses ready to engage in servicing public heritage initiatives without the complexities of competitive bidding.

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Notice Title

PLA25217 Torquay Museum Hosting Services

Notice Description

Hosting services for Torquay Museum, dedicated to Torquay's history and heritage to care for its collections and provide associated public educational services and learning opportunities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006147-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£161,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1803207319

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORQUAY MUSEUM TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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