---
title: "PLA25217 Torquay Museum Hosting Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d37"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-23"
---

# PLA25217 Torquay Museum Hosting Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d37

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Torbay Council, centres around the "PLA25217 Torquay Museum Hosting Services" contract, which involves providing hosting services for Torquay Museum. This initiative aims to support the museum's collections and educational services. The procurement, classified under the services category as museum services, was carried out using a direct method below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Torquay Museum Trust and has been active since 1st April 2025, with an intended end date of 31st March 2027. A further extension of 12 months is possible, should additional funding become available. The contract's total value is £161,000 with potential additional spend up to £50,000. Located in Torquay, within the UKK42 region, this process emphasizes support for local governance and cultural services.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses aligned with cultural and educational services, tourism, and heritage industries to explore potential collaborations or expansions. The focus on museum services suggests that businesses with expertise in digital hosting, educational programme development, and museum operations would find this procurement process a significant growth opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or entities that are part of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors may find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, offering a niche market to enhance service delivery within the public sector framework. The procurement’s direct method indicates a favourable environment for businesses ready to engage in servicing public heritage initiatives without the complexities of competitive bidding.

## Notice

Hosting services for Torquay Museum, dedicated to Torquay's history and heritage to care for its collections and provide associated public educational services and learning opportunities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006147-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £161,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TORQUAY MUSEUM TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006147-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006147-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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