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Electric Theatre - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Description: The Electric Theatre is an iconic and historic building in the heart of Guildford, originally built as an electricity works in 1913 and converted into a theatre in 1997. The venue is currently vacant, with Guildford Borough Council assuming full responsibility for the building and its associated holding costs. The Council has undertaken a programme of technical surveys and stakeholder engagement to establish a clear evidence base to inform the future of the asset, confirming both the significant cultural value of the venue and a strong community aspiration for its continued use as an arts and performance space. The Council intends to appoint an operator or leaseholder to run the venue on a lease or concession basis pending final classification and is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand (read more...)

Summary: Guildford Borough Council is exploring the appointment of an operator or leaseholder for the Electric Theatre, a vacant historic venue in central Guildford. Originally built as an electricity works in 1913 and converted into a theatre in 1997, the building has significant cultural value and strong community support for continued use as an arts and performance space. The anticipated service covers operating and managing the venue, potentially through a lease or concession arrangement, while the Council finalises the legal classification and minimum requirements. The procurement is for cultural, entertainment, artistic and performance services. Delivery will take place at the Electric Theatre in Guildford. The Council is seeking views from cultural, community and commercial operators on market capacity and appetite.

Electric Theatre - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Description: The Electric Theatre is an iconic and historic building in the heart of Guildford, originally built as an electricity works in 1913 and converted into a theatre in 1997. The venue is currently vacant, with Guildford Borough Council assuming full responsibility for the building and its associated holding costs. The Council has undertaken a programme of technical surveys and stakeholder engagement to establish a clear evidence base to inform the future of the asset, confirming both the significant cultural value of the venue and a strong community aspiration for its continued use as an arts and performance space. The Council intends to appoint an operator or leaseholder to run the venue on a lease or concession basis pending final classification and is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand (read more...)

Summary: Guildford Borough Council is exploring the appointment of an operator or leaseholder for the Electric Theatre, a vacant historic venue in central Guildford. Originally built as an electricity works in 1913 and converted into a theatre in 1997, the building has significant cultural value and strong community support for continued use as an arts and performance space. The anticipated service covers operating and managing the venue, potentially through a lease or concession arrangement, while the Council finalises the legal classification and minimum requirements. The procurement is for cultural, entertainment, artistic and performance services. Delivery will take place at the Electric Theatre in Guildford. The Council is seeking views from cultural, community and commercial operators on market capacity and appetite.

Housekeeping contract for Our Town Hall

Description: Future Housekeeping Services for Manchester Town Hall Manchester City Council is undertaking preparatory work for the future procurement of housekeeping services to support the operation of the refurbished Manchester Town Hall. As the Town Hall reopens and transitions back into operational use following refurbishment works, the Council intends to put in place a shorter-term housekeeping arrangement to ensure continuity of service and support initial building occupation requirements. In parallel, the Council is developing its longer-term service requirements and procurement strategy for a comprehensive housekeeping services contract. The future procurement is expected to consider the full range of housekeeping and associated cleaning support requirements necessary to maintain the Town Hall as a flagship civic building, delivering high standards of cleanliness, presentation, visitor experience and operational support. This pipeline notice (read more...)

Summary: Manchester City Council intends to procure housekeeping services for the refurbished Manchester Town Hall in Manchester. The service is expected to support the building’s reopening and initial occupation, then provide the wider cleaning and housekeeping support needed for ongoing operation as a flagship civic building. The scope is expected to cover facilities management, cleaning and associated housekeeping activities, with requirements shaped by the Town Hall’s operational, heritage and conservation needs. The service will need to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation, support a positive visitor experience and contribute to day-to-day operational support. The procurement is for services delivered at Manchester Town Hall, including work appropriate to a significant historic civic building.

Housekeeping contract for Our Town Hall

Description: Future Housekeeping Services for Manchester Town Hall Manchester City Council is undertaking preparatory work for the future procurement of housekeeping services to support the operation of the refurbished Manchester Town Hall. As the Town Hall reopens and transitions back into operational use following refurbishment works, the Council intends to put in place a shorter-term housekeeping arrangement to ensure continuity of service and support initial building occupation requirements. In parallel, the Council is developing its longer-term service requirements and procurement strategy for a comprehensive housekeeping services contract. The future procurement is expected to consider the full range of housekeeping and associated cleaning support requirements necessary to maintain the Town Hall as a flagship civic building, delivering high standards of cleanliness, presentation, visitor experience and operational support. This pipeline notice (read more...)

Summary: Manchester City Council intends to procure housekeeping services for the refurbished Manchester Town Hall in Manchester. The service is expected to support the building’s reopening and initial occupation, then provide the wider cleaning and housekeeping support needed for ongoing operation as a flagship civic building. The scope is expected to cover facilities management, cleaning and associated housekeeping activities, with requirements shaped by the Town Hall’s operational, heritage and conservation needs. The service will need to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation, support a positive visitor experience and contribute to day-to-day operational support. The procurement is for services delivered at Manchester Town Hall, including work appropriate to a significant historic civic building.

NHM150 Western Galleries - AV Hardware Integrator

Description: This is an exciting opportunity for an AV Hardware Integrator to help us realise our vision for new galleries at the Natural History Museum. We are looking for an experienced AV Hardware Integrator to join our Exhibition Fit Out team to deliver beautiful and inspiring new galleries within our Grade I listed building. We are looking for consultants with experience in AV Hardware Integration, who can work with our Design and Build teams across four major galleries to deliver a robust and consistent AV Hardware approach for our exhibitions, interactives and gallery fit out lighting. All approaches for NHM150 galleries should be grounded in sustainability and accessibility. These galleries form part of Phase 2 of the NHM150 Programme, which focuses on the transformation of the Western Galleries, delivering (read more...)

Summary: The Natural History Museum is procuring AV hardware integration services for the fit-out of four major public galleries in London. The appointed supplier will work with the museum’s Exhibition Fit Out team and its design and build teams to develop and deliver a robust, consistent AV hardware approach for exhibitions, interactive displays and gallery fit-out lighting. The work forms part of Phase 2 of the NHM150 programme, which is transforming the Western Galleries through base-build refurbishment and complete gallery fit-out. This contract covers the fit-out, with coordination required with the base-build refurbishment, in a Grade I listed building. The approach must be grounded in sustainability and accessibility. The requirement is classified as museum-exhibition services and hardware integration consultancy.

Immersive Theater Installation and Exhibition Alterations

Description: The Scottish Seabird Centre (SSC) seeks to appoint suitably qualified contractor(s) to deliver exhibition alterations, visitor experience improvements and a new immersive theater installation. The procurement is divided into two lots comprising base build works and audio visual design and installation.

Summary: The Scottish Seabird Centre is procuring works to improve its exhibitions and visitor experience, including a new immersive theatre at its site in North Berwick. The requirement is split into two related workstreams. One covers exhibition alterations, a new exhibition display, construction of the theatre shell, building fabric and mechanical and electrical modifications. The other covers the design, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the theatre’s audio-visual systems. The audio-visual contractor must coordinate with the base-build contractor so that systems are integrated within the completed shell and exhibition environment. The work is categorised as construction works and includes exhibition, visitor-attraction and audio-visual installation elements. Both lots will be delivered at the Scottish Seabird Centre, The Harbour, North Berwick.

Supply of Cameras and Associated Equipment Used for Traffic Monitoring Purposes

Description: This service shall be provided for existing cameras and any additional cameras installed as and when required during the period of the contract.The service shall consist of the following: Managed Camera and Hosting Service Real-Time Image Services Traffic Data Collection and Analytics Dashboard and Reporting Platform Cyber Security and protection Supply of Equipment Monitoring Fault Responsibilities

Summary: Durham County Council is seeking a supplier for cameras and associated equipment and services used to monitor traffic in the United Kingdom. The requirement covers existing cameras and additional cameras installed during the contract. Services include managed camera hosting, real-time image services, traffic data collection and analytics, a dashboard and reporting platform, cyber security and protection, equipment supply, monitoring, and responsibility for faults. This is a traffic monitoring and road transport support service, with closed-circuit television expertise also relevant. The appointed provider will support the Council’s camera estate and the operation of associated data, reporting and security systems. Businesses able to combine camera technology, hosted services, traffic analytics, equipment supply and operational support should consider the requirement.

CA18477 - RFQ 2026/36 - PEACEPLUS Minority Community Integration Programme - Colours of Asia

Description: Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a structured PEACEPLUS programme celebrating Holi - the Hindu Festival of colours. The project will include a programme of interactive workshops and celebration activities and will be delivered in partnership with the Indian community in Crotlieve DEA. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18477. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18477 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Summary: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is procuring consultancy services to design, develop and deliver a structured PEACEPLUS Minority Community Integration Programme called Colours of Asia. The programme will celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, through interactive workshops and celebration activities. Delivery will be undertaken in partnership with the Indian community in the Crotlieve District Electoral Area. The work falls within recreational, cultural and sporting services, with related education and training and community, social and personal services elements. This is a community-focused cultural and engagement commission rather than a supply-only opportunity, and is intended for a consultancy organisation able to shape and deliver an inclusive programme with local community participation.

RFQ 2026/36 - PEACEPLUS Minority Community Integration Programme - Colours of Asia

Description: Competent consultancy companies are hereby invited to tender to design, develop and deliver a structured PEACEPLUS programme celebrating Holi - the Hindu Festival of colours. The project will include a programme of interactive workshops and celebration activities and will be delivered in partnership with the Indian community in Crotlieve DEA.

Summary: Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is seeking consultancy services to design, develop and deliver the PEACEPLUS Minority Community Integration Programme, “Colours of Asia”. The work will celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, through a structured programme of interactive workshops and celebration activities. Delivery will be carried out in partnership with the Indian community in the Crotlieve District Electoral Area, in Northern Ireland. The requirement sits across cultural and recreational services, education and training, and community, social and personal services. It is suited to organisations able to combine community engagement, cultural programming, consultation and event or workshop delivery in a way that supports minority community integration.

Co-ordinator - Northern New Forest and Southeast Wiltshire Deer Management Group (DMG)

Description: Part time Co-ordinator role. Supporting landowners to deliver sustainable collaborative deer management across Southeast Wiltshire and half of The New Forest. Technical knowledge of deer management is not required.

Summary: Natural England is procuring a part-time coordinator for the Northern New Forest and Southeast Wiltshire Deer Management Group. The role supports landowners to deliver sustainable, collaborative deer management across Southeast Wiltshire and half of the New Forest. It combines community and stakeholder representation with wildlife preservation support and coordination of landowner activity. The procurement is for services delivered in England, covering the stated Wiltshire and New Forest area. The work is intended to help landowners work together on deer management rather than to provide direct technical deer-management operations. Natural England is the buying organisation and the requirement is suitable for organisations providing coordination, engagement or stakeholder-support services in environmental, land-management or conservation settings.