--- title: "Operation and Management of the Museum of Farnham [WBC]" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Operation and Management of the Museum of Farnham [WBC] Buyer: WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c2d3.json) ## Summary Waverley Borough Council is seeking proposals for the operation and management of the Museum of Farnham, located in a Grade I listed building in the UKJ25 region. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with the process being conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure. The deadline for tender submissions is 27th July 2026, following an enquiry period ending on 20th July 2026. The successful contractor will manage various aspects of the museum, including public access, collections, exhibitions, and commercial income generation. The museum benefits from Heritage grant funding, requiring adherence to specific conditions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in cultural event organisation, museum services, and preservation. The estimated contract value of GBP 660,000 suggests a lucrative potential for generating commercial income through enhanced visitor experiences. Businesses with expertise in managing cultural facilities and increasing visitor engagement would be well-positioned to compete. The competitive flexible procedure invites a dynamic approach to long-term sustainability and commercial development, offering scope for innovative operational proposals. With the possibility of contract renewal for two additional years, this tender can provide a substantial growth avenue for the right organisation. ## Notice Waverley Borough Council ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to operate and manage the Museum of Farnham. The successful Tenderer will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Museum, including public access, collections management, exhibitions, learning and engagement activities, commercial income generation, and the overall management of the facility. The Museum occupies a Grade I listed building and benefits from Heritage grant funding. The successful operator will be required to deliver the service in accordance with the conditions attached to that funding and maintain the Museum as a publicly accessible museum. The procurement will be undertaken using a Competitive Flexible Procedure comprising: * Stage 1 - Selection Questionnaire * Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (shortlisted Tenderers only) As part of Stage 2, shortlisted Tenderers will be invited to submit detailed operational and commercial proposals, including their approach to growing visitor numbers, increasing commercial income and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Museum. The Authority intends to enter into a contractual arrangement with the successful Tenderer together with a separate lease for occupation of the Museum premises. Draft contractual and lease documentation will be issued to shortlisted Tenderers as part of Stage 2. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062488-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 29 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £550,000 | | Lots value | £550,000 | | 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 | WAVERLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GODALMING | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU7 1HR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Waverley | | Electoral ward | Godalming Central & Ockford | | Westminster constituency | Godalming and Ash | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services - 92521000 - Museum services - 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services - 92521200 - Preservation services of exhibits and specimens ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 17:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062488-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062488-2026 2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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