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Operation and Management of the Museum of Farnham [WBC]

Waverley Borough Council

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Key dates and value

Status: Closed
Submission deadline: 27 Jul 2026
Published: 2 Jul 2026
Estimated value: £550k
Contract start: 1 Apr 2027
Contract end: 29 Mar 2030
Location: Godalming, South East England
Notice type: UK4
Buyer type: Local Authority

Overview

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.

CPV codes

79952100 Cultural event organisation services
92521000 Museum services
92521100 Museum-exhibition services
92521200 Preservation services of exhibits and specimens

About the buyer

Waverley Borough Council has published 8 tender notices since 7 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £550k. 1 of them are currently open.

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