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Warrington Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Warrington Borough Council has announced plans to buy leisure and events work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £15,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 121 months, starting 1 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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 .

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 052507-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

51

Awards

28

Suppliers it has used most for leisure and events

  1. Four Lanterns Network Coordinator – Art Fund Going Places Programme

    Wrexham County Borough CouncilNorth West, London, Wales, ScotlandLeisure, culture and events, Management consultancy

    Closing soon16 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £60kestimated
  2. ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner

    Arts Council EnglandNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestResearch and development, Training

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £15kestimated
  3. Construction of a concrete wheeled sports facility at The Carrs Park, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA

    Cheshire East CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestConstruction, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £180kestimated
  4. Grounds Maintenance Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated
  5. Gardening and Landscaping Contract

    Wickersley Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Leisure, culture and events

    Open7 days leftSmall contract

    £30kestimated

From notice 052507-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.