Arts, Culture & Heritage Tenders in the United Kingdom

Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.

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Cultural institutions, museums and galleries, theatres and venues, heritage conservators and restoration specialists, creative agencies, festival and event producers, arts and community organisations.

Top Funders

Major sources of procurement and grant funding in this category:

Arts Council

National arts funding — organisations, projects, touring and creative development.

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Heritage Fund

Heritage conservation, restoration and community heritage projects.

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EU Creative Europe

Culture and creative-sector cooperation, heritage and audience development across Europe.

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UNESCO

World Heritage, cultural preservation and creative-economy programmes.

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Local Authorities

Council museums, libraries, cultural venues and public-art procurement.

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Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Tenders

Social Media Listening & Management Tool

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £80K 16 Oct 2026 (Closes in 17 days) NHMF 0389

The heritage Fund wishes to procure a single solution or integrated platform capable of delivering social media management, audience intelligence, listening, analytics and reporting capabilities.

Large Infill Modernisation Phase 2

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £270K 12 Oct 2026 (Closes in 13 days) SCM4216M

The works comprises the modernisation of the existing lift at The Science Museum. The works includes the dismantling, removal from site and disposal of some existing lift equipment and the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and setting to work of the lift. Please refer to the tender documents for further details.

Understanding the V&A's Impact on the Creative Industries

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £60K 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 20 days) VA/CON/F26/33

We are looking for a supplier to conduct a study to build a clear, evidence‑based understanding of how the V&A supports the UK creative industries and where that support makes the greatest difference. Supporting the creative industries is central to the V&A's founding mission and one of our core priorities in our Strategy for 2026-2030. We want the study to help us make more informed decisions ...

Refurbishment of Ground Floor Toilets & Cloakroom at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £74K 4 Nov 2026 (Closes in 37 days) C-000511

South Oxfordshire District Council (SODC) is seeking to appoint a suitably competent Contractor to carry out internal refurbishment works to national building specifications and standards, at The Cornerstone Arts Centre located in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The Cornerstone is a municipal multi-purpose arts and community venue, owned and managed by SODC. It is located in the heart of Didcot town centr...

Science and Industry Museum Wonderlab Group 2 Interactives Makers 2

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £155K 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) SIM4117M/2

This tender invites suppliers to bid for Wonderlab interactives. These interactive exhibits will provide moments of joy, fun, surprise and wonder throughout the visitor journey. They should be in keeping with wider, gallery designs which will be overseen by the Lead Designer / Architect. Interactives will embody the gallery’s key principles: • playful – inspires and celebrates active exploratio...

4-6 Short Street Repair Works

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 16 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07786e

Cambridge City Council is seeking a contractor for a package of internal and external repairs to the existing building, including masonry and brickwork repairs, roofing, joinery and timber repairs, drainage, ventilation, decorations and associated remedial works, together with specialist basement waterproofing works. The basement waterproofing element includes Contractor design and is required ...

SKDC-1611 Archaeological Advice Services

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £192K 21 Oct 2026 (Closes in 22 days) ocds-h6vhtk-0778f0

South Kesteven District Council "The Council" is seeking a single provider "Contractor" for the provision of historic environment advice to assist the Council in relation to its activities relating to planning both Development Management (planning applications/pre-application requests/condition compliance etc) and planning policy. The Contract will cover the provision of advice for buried herit...

Consultant Support in relation to Peak Cluster NSIP

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £500K 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 20 days) ocds-h6vhtk-077765

The Peak District National Park Authority ("PDNPA") is seeking multidisciplinary consultancy support to assist in its role as statutory consultee in regards the Peak Cluster Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project ("NSIP") and a Development Consent Order ("DCO") for the Peak Cluster Carbon Capture and Storage Pipeline under the Planning Act 2008 ("the Application") to be submitted by Peak...

Rhaglen Dysgu Proffesiynol sy'n Ystyriol o Drawma / Trauma Informed Professional Learning Programme

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £1.2M 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) CCBC/PS3060/26/JT

Mae Dysgu yn gwahodd ymatebion i dendr ar gyfer partner dysgu proffesiynol i ddatblygu a chyflwyno rhaglen genedlaethol ar Ymarfer Perthynol (sy’n Ystyriol o Drawma) ar ei ran. Disgwylir i gwmpas y gwaith gynnwys dylunio’r rhaglen, cyflwyno’r rhaglen, datblygu adnoddau ac ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid er mwyn cefnogi ymarferwyr ledled Cymru i wreiddio dulliau sy’n ystyriol o drawma ac sy’n canolbw...

T26-127BUS Strabane Peoples Gallery Artist in Residence Project

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) 089726-2026

Derry City and Strabane District Council (DCSDC) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced mural artists to deliver an Artist in Residence project in Strabane. The project is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Strabane Public Realm project. The residency will support development of the Strabane UK Town of Culture bid through community engagement and the crea...

Western Range Planning Communications Consultant

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £250K 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 25 days) BM.26.062

The British Museum brings together the history of humankind, all cultures of the world spanning millennia. It connects us to our past and to each other. It is a place where everyone is welcome, where many voices meet to understand, and to question what brings us together and what separates us. It is a place of exploration and a place of inspiration. The collection that the Museum holds in trust...

ITT - Recording techniques for climate-driven loss - UID 344

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £20K 28 Oct 2026 (Closes in 29 days) PREF 00000613

This project will support Historic England to develop guidance for asset owners and managers with different levels of expertise, capacity and resource looking to record and document change to heritage assets at risk from climate-driven impacts and loss. The project will examine existing resources, case studies and information on different methods for recording, documenting and engaging with env...

ITT - Review of monitoring options for climate-threatened assets - UID 345

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £15K 27 Oct 2026 (Closes in 28 days) PREF 00000614

This project will help Historic England to provide advice for asset owners and managers whose assets are threatened by climate change on methods for continuous and long-term monitoring of their sites. Historic England will use the results of this project to prepare advice that will help owners and managers to identify trigger points for changes in management approach to increase resilience or m...

Manchester, Cotton & Transatlantic Slavery AV hardware supply and integration

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £69K 22 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) SIM4233M

The Science Museum Group (SMG) wishes to appoint an AV Integrator under a contract for the detailed design, procurement of non-stock equipment, pre-installation configuration and testing, installation, integration, commissioning, programming, handover, warranty administration and de-installation of audio-visual systems for the Manchester, Cotton and Transatlantic Slavery exhibition at the Scien...

Professional Estate Management Services Framework

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £4.0M 22 Oct 2026 (Closes in 23 days) NRS-26-58-F

National Records of Scotland (NRS) operates across an estate comprising five buildings, four of which are located in Edinburgh (three being Category ‘A’ listed) and one in Dumfries. The historic and cultural significance of these assets requires the engagement of suppliers with demonstrable expertise in conservation led estates services and operational, specialist archival storage facilities an...

Project Tullie Phase 3: Digital Installation Design - Request for Quotation

TENDER Open

United Kingdom, CA3 8TP £14K 29 Oct 2026 (Closes in 30 days) a64c3ffe-9b90-4d78-ba49-01674d5c46ed

Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust (the Trust) in Carlisle (brand name: Tullie) is seeking an experienced Digital Installation Designer to plan and deliver an immersive digital space within a new 'Active Gallery', as part of Project Tullie Phase 3: Breaking Down Barriers. We're looking for an individual or organisation to deliver a 360-degree 'Immersive Art' expe...

Electric Theatre - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 30 Oct 2026 (Closes in 31 days) GBC - 039234

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 engagemen...

NHM150 Western Galleries - AV Hardware Integrator

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £300K 23 Oct 2026 (Closes in 24 days) ocds-h6vhtk-0775b6

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...

EHC 0726 Provision of annual family pantomime

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 2 Oct 2026 (Closes in 3 days) EHC425/1323/2026

BEAM is a flagship venue and multi-faceted Arts & Culture destination in the centre of Hertford, which opened in August 2024. BEAM sits on the site of the former Hertford Theatre and is the result of a significant investment by the council. BEAM has a range of facilities including a 550-seat Theatre, a flexible Studio space, with seating for 140+, three dedicated cinema screens, a dance studio ...

Exclusive AV partner for Level 4 & 5 Illuminate event space at the Science Museum

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 8 Oct 2026 (Closes in 10 days) SCM4146M

Our dedicated and award-winning event space Illuminate on levels 4 & 5 of the Science Museum - Illuminate - Hire The Science Museum opened its doors for our first event in January 2019. In the build period up to that time, and ever since, we have partnered with an exclusive AV Partner who, from a purely audio-visual perspective, assisted in the design of the space and invested significantly in ...

27-28 English Heritage parking sticker

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 6 days) P/REF EHIGM 00002227

The contract is for production and printing of the 27-28 English Heritage parking sticker and carrier. The parking sticker gives the holder the right to park for free at car parks run by English Heritage across the country and is valid for a year. A new version of the sticker will be designed and printed in each following year (28-29) - there is potential for the contract to be extended for up ...

Print Framework for English Heritage Members' Handbook 2026-2030

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 5 Oct 2026 (Closes in 6 days) P/REF EHIGM 00002228

English Heritage is looking to award a multi-supplier Framework for the print and production of its Members’ Handbook.

P3401 - Flexible contracting agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School Enrichment Services

TENDER Open

United Kingdom 1 Oct 2026 (Closes in 2 days) P3401

Birmingham City Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Flexible Contracting Agreement (FCA) for Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) Enrichment Services in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, applying the provisions for Light Touch Contracts as defined in Section 9 of the Act and Schedule 1 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. These provisions apply to certain social, health, and educat...

390_27 Document Management Solutions

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £83.3M 14 Oct 2026 (Closes in 15 days) 390_27

ESPO is a public sector-owned professional buying organisation that provides a comprehensive range of procurement services, including access to over 100 free-to-access framework solutions designed to support public sector organisations. We are establishing a framework to cover the provision document management solutions including digitisation, off-site storage, and confidential shredding of doc...

British Museum Round Reading Room Roof Oculus Works

TENDER Open

United Kingdom £9.0M 19 Oct 2026 (Closes in 20 days) BM.26.015

Project Overview The British Museum is seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor for a programme of essential roof repair and replacement works to the Grade I listed Round Reading Room, located at the centre of the Museum. Building Context and Heritage Significance The Round Reading Room was designed by Sydney Smirke and completed in 1857. It is a structure of exceptional national heritage sign...

Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants

National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million

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United Kingdom $250,000 - $10,000,000

National Lottery Heritage Grants is our funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK. Use this guidance to apply for grants from £250,000 to £10m. You must first submit an Expression of Interest and, if you are successful, we will invite you to apply. Your application will usually go through two phases: a development phase of up to two years, enabling you work on your project proposal, and a delivery phase of no more than five years. If you think a two phase application is not right for your project, please contact your local office to discuss. Overview Is this the right programme for you? Is your organisation looking to care for and sustain heritage in the UK? Will your heritage project run for no more than five years (excluding the development phase)? Do you require ...

National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000

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United Kingdom $10,000 - $250,000

Page last updated: 17 September 2026 National Lottery Heritage Grants is our funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK. Use this guidance to apply for grants from £10,000 to £250,000. Overview Is this the right programme for you? Is your organisation looking to care for and sustain heritage in the UK? Will your heritage project run for no more than five years? Do you require a grant of between £10,000 and £250,000? Are you a not-for-profit organisation, a private owner of a heritage asset or a partnership? Does your project take into account our four investment principles? If you answered yes to these questions, then National Lottery Heritage Grants could be for you. Our investment principles Four investment principles guide all our grant decision making under our 1...

Nature Networks Fund (round six)

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United Kingdom

Is this the right programme for you? Are you an organisation working with natural heritage in Wales? Do you need funding for planning or delivering a nature-based project? Does your project focus on improving wildlife and biodiversity in Wales in and around the network of protected sites? Do you require a grant of between £250,000 and £1million? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Nature Networks Fund is for you. Overview We’re delivering the Nature Networks Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales. The aim of the Nature Networks Fund is to improve the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land, freshwater and marine sites. It is a key element of the delivery of the Welsh Government’s wider Nature Networks Programme, supporting...

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues arts and culture tenders?

Local councils, national arts and heritage bodies, museums and galleries, theatres and cultural venues, universities and trusts — procuring services, construction, conservation and event delivery.

How do grants differ from tenders here?

Grants fund creative projects, exhibitions, festivals, participation and heritage conservation — issued by arts councils, heritage funds and foundations. Tenders fund venue construction, facility management, restoration works and cultural services.

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