--- title: "Leach Pottery Capital Programme - Museum and Gallery Interpretation Design Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-592979ea-f3ee-4bec-9729-fc49df01afa5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-592979ea-f3ee-4bec-9729-fc49df01afa5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-592979ea-f3ee-4bec-9729-fc49df01afa5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-592979ea-f3ee-4bec-9729-fc49df01afa5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED" published: "2025-07-08" --- # Leach Pottery Capital Programme - Museum and Gallery Interpretation Design Contract Buyer: BERNARD LEACH (ST IVES) TRUST LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-592979ea-f3ee-4bec-9729-fc49df01afa5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-592979ea-f3ee-4bec-9729-fc49df01afa5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-592979ea-f3ee-4bec-9729-fc49df01afa5.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Bernard Leach (St Ives) Trust Limited involves a tender for the Museum and Gallery Interpretation Design Contract, part of the Leach Pottery Capital Programme. The title is "Leach Pottery Capital Programme - Museum and Gallery Interpretation Design Contract," within the industry category of Library, archives, museums, and other cultural services, and located in St Ives, Cornwall, England. The process employed the open procedure (below threshold), and the procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract awarded to Extended Works Ltd (Extended Studio) on 9th May 2025. The contract duration runs from May 2025 until December 2026, with key deadlines having included a tender submission closing date on 7th April 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in museum and exhibition design. The project is part of a £9.6 million redevelopment funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Ives Town Deal, and Arts Council MEND programmes, seeking innovative design solutions to enhance visitor experience across museum, commercial, studio, and learning spaces. Businesses with expertise in cultural services, visitor experience enhancement, and community engagement, especially those with a sensitivity to historical legacy, could leverage this unique, once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolio. ## Notice *CLARIFICATIONS CLOSED* 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 2024 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 with 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 and 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 attached PDF includes the design brief, timelines, and details on how to apply. 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: CLARIFICATIONS to Bidders' Queries CLOSE Noon 31 March 2025 We have provided extensive information about the Pottery and the project and design brief. PLEASE MAKE SURE make sure you have also looked at our Website before making further enquiries, and only enquire by email. See FUTURE PLANS and PLANNING We will publish all Q&As on this portal as they come in. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a864a2-10fe-4e82-8a4c-d321ac4f6f47 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 May 2025 | | Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £79,915 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EXTENDED WORKS LTD (EXTENDED STUDIO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2025 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a864a2-10fe-4e82-8a4c-d321ac4f6f47 - 31 Mar 2025 at 19:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 28 Mar 2025 at 17:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 25 Mar 2025 at 21:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 25 Mar 2025 at 11:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 20 Mar 2025 at 16:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 17 Mar 2025 at 09:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 7 Mar 2025 at 07:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 7 Mar 2025 at 00:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 7 Mar 2025 at 00:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 - 7 Mar 2025 at 00:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a864a2-10fe-4e82-8a4c-d321ac4f6f47 8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d55fb0d-745b-4adb-9cd8-c7772668e127 31st March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8aaaf998-0f51-4dee-a397-40256d1b7360 Interpretation Design Project Brief and Submission Details - https://www.leachpottery.com/work-with-us Our Website Advertisement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/611ca4f8-cc9e-446c-bcc0-64583a90ac5b Clarifications to Bidders' Questions 17 March 25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14c2c7be-3bcc-4d39-94b3-715a868e9520 Updated clarifications 20 March 2025 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41f0c34d-b8cb-458f-8b9c-8a629163cb44 Clarifications Update 25 March - https://www.leachpottery.com/planning-applications The two-Phase Project Plan, Planning and Further Information about Leach Pottery can be found on our website under Future PLANS - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85f2ba08-72f9-4e86-a0e1-ff8e4e63d57d Updates for 26 March - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64e3c5c4-3d10-4a1a-951e-5c9e24d86439 Clarifications Update 28 March 2025 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b67336f-63cf-44ea-807d-14228bbc7f52 Final Update 31 March 2025 ## 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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