Tender

Freelance Project Manager at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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30 Mar 2026 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is inviting qualified candidates to tender for the role of Freelance Project Manager at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. This tender is part of an initiative to deliver the Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery exhibition, set to open in February 2027. Interested parties can gain more insights during an online session scheduled for 8th April at 17:30. The procurement is currently active and falls under the services industry category, specifically in project management consultancy and museum-exhibition services. The open competition method is utilised for this below-threshold tender, with electronic submissions allowed until 12th April 2026. The contracting period will commence on 17th April 2026 and conclude on 16th April 2027, with award criteria based on price and quality.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in project management consultancy services and museum-exhibition services to expand their portfolios and gain prestige through association with a prominent cultural institution. Businesses equipped with expertise in managing complex exhibition projects can leverage this contract to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality work. The submission process, available online, ensures ease of access for potential bidders from various locations, provided they register on the specified portal to access the necessary documents. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to a culturally significant project while fostering valuable collaborations within the central government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance Project Manager at Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of a freelance Project Manager to support the delivery of Manchester Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery exhibition due to open at Science and Industry Museum in February 2027. There will be an Online Information Session on 8th April at 17 :30 where candidates will have the opportunity to ask further questions about the role and project. Link - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6a0d6647-d162-438b-88c8-552f79132de1@e967bcc0-c070-41c8-9f7e-806069f6330b

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06779e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030838-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2027 6-12 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
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

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