---
title: "Redesign of Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05926b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-02"
---

# Redesign of Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05926b

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council is initiating an open procurement process for the redesign of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery, focusing on recreational, cultural, and sporting services. As a public authority operating under sub-central government classifications, the council invites bids in a below-threshold open competition format. The tender stage is currently active, with the inquiry period ending on 12th September 2025, followed by the submission deadline on 15th September 2025. Interested parties must register on the OPEN platform to express their interest in this UKC12 region-based contract, which aims to start on 1st October 2025 and end by 19th December 2025.

This tender offers ample opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. With an emphasis on quality (70%) and price (30%) in award criteria, businesses specializing in cultural and recreational services can leverage their expertise for potential success in securing this contract. The project promises to enhance engagement in community cultural initiatives, fostering business opportunities within the specified locality.

## Notice

Middlesbrough Council is seeking bids for the provision of the redesign of the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Walkabout Gallery

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053242-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,916 |
| Lots value | £9,916 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC12 South Teesside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 14:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053242-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053242-2025
  2nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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