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AwardedAwarded 20 July 2026

Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford

Watford Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Watford Borough Council awarded marketing and leisure and events work to Cooper Arts & Heritage Consulting on 20 July 2026.

The notice gives a value of £25,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 8 months, starting 1 June 2026.

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

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What the notice says

As part of the Museum of Watford’s redevelopment, we are seeking to appoint an experienced scriptwriter and copyeditor to develop interpretive text for the new permanent galleries. The writer will translate curatorial research, collections, and community stories into clear, engaging, and accessible content that reflects the Museum’s vision as a civic space at the heart of Watford life. The writer will work with the museum to agree a suitable house style guidelines based on best practice for accessible and inclusive text and which will set out the required tone of voice and approach to interpretation.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Cooper Arts & Heritage Consulting (SME)£25,000
1 August 2026 to 28 February 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 038746-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 070482-2026

About the buyer

Watford Borough CouncilLast 12 months

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  • Cooper Arts & Heritage Consulting1 contract
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From notice 038746-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 April 2026, last updated 24 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.