Operation and Management of the Museum of Farnham [WBC]

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Notice Title

Operation and Management of the Museum of Farnham [WBC]

Notice Description

Waverley Borough Council ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to operate and manage the Museum of Farnham. The successful Tenderer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Museum, including public access, collections management, exhibitions, learning and engagement activities, commercial income generation, and the overall management of the facility. The Museum occupies a Grade I listed building and benefits from Heritage grant funding. The successful operator will be required to deliver the service in accordance with the conditions attached to that funding and maintain the Museum as a publicly accessible museum. The procurement will be undertaken using a Competitive Flexible Procedure comprising: * Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire * Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (shortlisted Tenderers only) As part of Stage 2, shortlisted Tenderers will be invited to submit detailed operational and commercial proposals, including their approach to growing visitor numbers, increasing commercial income and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Museum. The Authority intends to enter into a contractual arrangement with the successful Tenderer together with a separate lease for occupation of the Museum premises. Draft contractual and lease documentation will be issued to shortlisted Tenderers as part of Stage 2.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062488-2026
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: Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
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

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

92521200 - Preservation services of exhibits and specimens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value: £550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline: 27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 29 Mar 2030 2-3 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: GODALMING
Postcode: GU7 1HR
Post Town: Guildford
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3): TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Waverley
Electoral Ward: Godalming Central & Ockford
Westminster Constituency: Godalming and Ash

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062488-2026
2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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