--- title: "Museum Interpretation and Gallery Exhibition Interpretation Design Contract: Leach Pottery Capital Programme 2024-26" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-409d4736-ac58-41ac-b326-a2e38c7712e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-409d4736-ac58-41ac-b326-a2e38c7712e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-409d4736-ac58-41ac-b326-a2e38c7712e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-409d4736-ac58-41ac-b326-a2e38c7712e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED" published: "2025-03-06" --- # Museum Interpretation and Gallery Exhibition Interpretation Design Contract: Leach Pottery Capital Programme 2024-26 Buyer: BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-409d4736-ac58-41ac-b326-a2e38c7712e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-409d4736-ac58-41ac-b326-a2e38c7712e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-409d4736-ac58-41ac-b326-a2e38c7712e1.json) ## Summary The Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Limited has initiated a procurement process for the "Museum Interpretation and Gallery Exhibition Interpretation Design Contract: Leach Pottery Capital Programme 2024-26". This project, valued at £9.6 million and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Ives Town Deal, and Arts Council MEND programmes, seeks an innovative designer to contribute to the redevelopment of the Leach Pottery in St Ives, Cornwall (postal code TR26 2HE). The contract involves designing interpretive elements for new and renovated museum spaces and enhancing visitor experiences from 2025 to 2026. The planning stage is underway, with key engagement ending on 7th April 2025. Interested parties should note the procurement timelines: the closing date for submissions is Midday on 7th April 2025, with the contract appointment date set for 9th May 2025, and the project running until November 2026. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in museum and art gallery construction and design, particularly those adept at working with cultural and community-centred projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creative, interpretative design and a passion for heritage conservation will find this tender especially appealing. The successful contractor will not only contribute to preserving the legacy of renowned potters Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada but also gain significant exposure and prestige working on a high-profile, nationally funded redevelopment. This unique project allows businesses to showcase their ability to blend historical reverence with contemporary design, ideal for firms committed to delivering innovative and inclusive cultural experiences. ## Notice The Leach Pottery, founded in 1920 by artist potters Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in St Ives (Cornwall), is the home of British studio ceramics. From 2025 to 2026, it is transforming. We are looking for an innovative and sensitive museum interpretation and exhibition designer to help bring our world-renowned studio museum and working pottery to life. You will develop an equitable interpretive design for the Leach Pottery redevelopment project, working alongside the Interpretation Lead, staff and community members alongside interpretation fit-out contractors to deliver a new and enhanced visitor experience across museum, commercial, studio, and learning spaces on site. We work with diverse audiences and are focused on our local communities, from multigenerational families, adult learners to practicing potters. We welcome visitors from across the country and the globe. We will be open to all, supporting our audiences to be inspired, nurtured, and enriched by the Leach Pottery and its historic legacy while bringing clay to life. This is part of a PS9.6m redevelopment project funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Ives Town Deal and Arts Council MEND programmes. A new Learning and Production Centre, and renovated, repaired and repurposed museum buildings will bring our facilities in line with our programmes and enduring reputation. The design brief, timelines, and details on how to apply are in the attached to PDF. This is a unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity. Could you help us get it right? The closing date is Midday on Monday, 7th April 2025 The contract appointment date is Friday, 9th May 2025 This contract runs from May 2025 to November 2026. Additional information: We have provided extensive information about the Pottery and the project and design brief. Please make sure you have also looked at our Website before making further enquiries and only enquire by email. We will publish all Q&As on this portal as they come in. https://www.leachpottery.com/leach-pottery-development ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f616333-0747-429e-a01f-42ca88db2b44 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED | | Locality | ST. IVES | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR26 2HE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | St Ives West & Towednack | | Westminster constituency | St Ives | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 45212311 - Art gallery construction work - 45212313 - Museum construction work - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2025 at 23:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f616333-0747-429e-a01f-42ca88db2b44 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f616333-0747-429e-a01f-42ca88db2b44 6th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02de1cf1-7478-4d87-b009-b62502b74717 Interpretation Design Brief and Submission Procedure - https://www.leachpottery.com/work-with-us A link to our website ## Notice URLs - https://www.leachpottery.com/leach-pottery-development ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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