Tender

Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 14:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council is seeking to appoint an experienced scriptwriter and copy editor for the Museum of Watford's redevelopment. The project involves crafting interpretive text for new permanent galleries to reflect the museum's vision as a civic space deeply connected to Watford community life. This active tender falls under the services category, with related fields including advertising campaign services and writing agency services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, initiated on 28th April 2026, with submissions accepted until 25th May 2026. Businesses interested in participating must submit their enquiries by 15th May 2026. The process is open and below the threshold for competition, emphasizing quality over price, with a total contract value of £25,000. The work will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 18th January 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in advertising, writing, and content creation, especially those capable of transforming complex curatorial research into accessible and engaging narratives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this project, as the procurement criteria focus largely on quality, offering high potential for creative firms and agencies adept at producing impactful public-facing content. Moreover, the opportunity to establish a partnership with Watford Borough Council could enhance business portfolios and help establish relationships within public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford

Notice Description

As part of the Museum of Watford's redevelopment, we are seeking to appoint an experienced scriptwriter and copyeditor to develop interpretive text for the new permanent galleries. The writer will translate curatorial research, collections, and community stories into clear, engaging, and accessible content that reflects the Museum's vision as a civic space at the heart of Watford life. The writer will work with the museum to agree a suitable house style guidelines based on best practice for accessible and inclusive text and which will set out the required tone of voice and approach to interpretation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Advertising-campaign-services./2HEFM52K63 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2HEFM52K63

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038746-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79341400 - Advertising campaign services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 18 Jan 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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