Tender

IWM/2627/Exh/3501: IWM Exhibition Production Management Support Framework

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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15 May 2026 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums (IWM) based in London, a central government public authority, is initiating an active tender titled "IWM/2627/Exh/3501: IWM Exhibition Production Management Support Framework". This procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on museum and project-supervision services. IWM is seeking capable providers to manage its exhibition production across various projects. The tender is open under a competitive flexible procedure with the submission deadline set for 22nd June 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 10th June 2026. The contract, which can begin on 1st October 2026 and may extend until 30th September 2030, involves managing complex exhibition and capital projects, demanding high-quality delivery and coordination.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the exhibition production, management, heritage, and cultural sectors. It offers scope for organisations with a proven track record in delivering high-quality, compliant, and timely projects. Given the framework agreement’s structure, there is potential for both mini-competitions and direct awards for projects that require immediate completion. This flexibility allows a range of businesses, including SMEs and those with sustainable procurement practices, to participate. Organisations capable of strong programme management and stakeholder coordination are well-suited to compete for this opportunity to collaborate with Imperial War Museums, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Title

IWM/2627/Exh/3501: IWM Exhibition Production Management Support Framework

Notice Description

IWM is seeking to appoint Exhibition Production Management Framework Provider(s) to support the delivery of a range of exhibition, gallery, and capital projects across its branches. These projects vary in scale and complexity and require a supplier capable of coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing design and construction processes, and ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely delivery. The appointed provider will work closely with IWM and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver services across the full project lifecycle, from Pre-Concept through to Handover and Closure. This Framework will play a critical role in ensuring that IWM's exhibitions and visitor-facing experiences are delivered to exceptional standards, align with organisational objectives, and provide inspiring and impactful experiences for our audiences. IWM welcomes submissions from experienced organisations with a proven track record in managing complex exhibition, heritage, cultural or built-environment projects, and with the capability to provide strong programme management, stakeholder coordination, and rigorous quality oversight. Access Code : 95Q8TSHCZU For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Project-supervision-services-other-than-for-construction-work./95Q8TSHCZU To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/95Q8TSHCZU

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions will be offered at the Client's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044790-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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