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title: "Cultural Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06acd3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-03"
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# Cultural Services

Buyer: WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06acd3

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## Summary

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Warrington Borough Council is undertaking a preliminary market engagement for the procurement of cultural services, under the title "Cultural Services," as part of its review process prior to the expiry of the Culture Warrington contract in May 2027. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the focus on arts-facility operation and museum services within the "services" industry category. The engagement aims to gather information to shape the final procurement approach and will conclude on 25th June 2026. This opportunity is situated in Warrington, region UKD61, United Kingdom, and is expected to adhere to the light-touch regime due to its gross value of £18,000,000.

This tender provides significant growth potential for businesses involved in arts facilities and museum operations, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs. Companies experienced in the cultural sector can benefit from engaging with the Council to inform the procurement's direction and potentially influence the tender's design to align with their capabilities and preferences. The duration of the contract starting from 1st June 2027 and extending over a potential decade provides a stable and long-term partnership opportunity for interested parties to enhance their market presence in the cultural services domain.

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## Notice

Warrington Borough Council is currently reviewing the future delivery of cultural services in anticipation of the Culture Warrington contract expiry in May 2027, but may be extended by one further 12 month period .

### Planning Information

Documentation can be found at www.the-chest.org.uk and searching for Warrington Council opportunities. Responses should be made via the on line portal.
This preliminary market engagement exercise does not constitute a formal tender or pre-qualification process. It is issued for the sole purpose of market engagement and information gathering to help shape the final procurement approach. Participation in this preliminary market engagement exercise is not mandatory and will not affect eligibility to participate in the formal procurement process once launched. 
Responses to the preliminary market engagement exercise will not be scored but will be reviewed by the Council to understand market appetite, delivery capability, and preferences regarding contract terms and risk allocation. Submission of a response to this preliminary market engagement exercise does not constitute a contractual offer and shall not be construed as creating any obligation on the part of the Authority to proceed with a formal procurement or to award any contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052507-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2027 - 30 Jun 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD61 Warrington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92320000 - Arts-facility operation services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 15:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052507-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052507-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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