Cultural Services

{
  "id": "052507-2026",
  "tag": [
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  ],
  "date": "2026-06-03T16:49:19+01:00",
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  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PBVX-8195-NXYW",
    "name": "Warrington Borough Council"
  },
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          "vcse": true
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2037-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2027-06-01T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
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        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKD61",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "92320000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Arts-facility operation services"
          },
          {
            "id": "92520000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Cultural Services",
    "value": {
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      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 18000000
    },
    "status": "planning",
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      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "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 .",
    "specialRegime": [
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    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
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    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PBVX-8195-NXYW",
      "name": "Warrington Borough Council",
      "roles": [
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      "address": {
        "region": "UKD61",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Warrington",
        "postalCode": "WA1 1UH",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Warrington Borough Council"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.the-chest.org.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
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      "identifier": {
        "id": "PBVX-8195-NXYW",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "052507-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052507-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-06-03T16:49:19+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "milestones": [
      {
        "id": "engagement",
        "type": "engagement",
        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2026-06-25T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "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.\nThis 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. \nResponses 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."
      }
    ]
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}