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title: "Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford"
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# Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford

Buyer: WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d1e

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## Summary

Watford Borough Council is seeking to appoint an experienced scriptwriter and copy editor for the Museum of Watford's redevelopment. The project involves crafting interpretive text for new permanent galleries to reflect the museum's vision as a civic space deeply connected to Watford community life. This active tender falls under the services category, with related fields including advertising campaign services and writing agency services. The procurement process is in the tender stage, initiated on 28th April 2026, with submissions accepted until 25th May 2026. Businesses interested in participating must submit their enquiries by 15th May 2026. The process is open and below the threshold for competition, emphasizing quality over price, with a total contract value of £25,000. The work will commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 18th January 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in advertising, writing, and content creation, especially those capable of transforming complex curatorial research into accessible and engaging narratives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this project, as the procurement criteria focus largely on quality, offering high potential for creative firms and agencies adept at producing impactful public-facing content. Moreover, the opportunity to establish a partnership with Watford Borough Council could enhance business portfolios and help establish relationships within public sector engagements.

## Notice

As part of the Museum of Watford's redevelopment, we are seeking to appoint an experienced scriptwriter and copyeditor to develop interpretive text for the new permanent galleries. The writer will translate curatorial research, collections, and community stories into clear, engaging, and accessible content that reflects the Museum's vision as a civic space at the heart of Watford life. The writer will work with the museum to agree a suitable house style guidelines based on best practice for accessible and inclusive text and which will set out the required tone of voice and approach to interpretation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Advertising-campaign-services./2HEFM52K63 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2HEFM52K63

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038746-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 18 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| 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 | WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD17 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038746-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038746-2026
  28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2HEFM52K63
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Watford:-Advertising-campaign-services./2HEFM52K63
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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