Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc9-ae06-70b8-9672-389980b683b1/provision-of-mobile-arts-space-for-new-forest-district-council-nfdc-to-be-read closed GB open procedure Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs # Provision of Mobile Arts Space for New Forest District Council (NFDC) To be ready for use by Summer 2026 [New Forest District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/new-forest-district-council) Estimated value £80,000 Published 16 Dec 2025 Deadline Closed 19 Jan 2026 ## Who can bid - Reserved for SMEs and VCSEs Only small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises can bid, so you are not competing with large firms. [PPN 005: reserving below-threshold procurements](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ppn-005-reserving-below-threshold-procurements/ppn-005-guide-to-reserving-below-threshold-html) - Open to suppliers based in the UK The buyer has limited bidding to suppliers with substantive operations in this area. 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[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/reserved-for-smes-and-vcses) ## About this tender Provision of Mobile Arts Space for New Forest District Council (NFDC) To be ready for use by Summer 2026 Closing Date for Submission of Tenders 12.00 NOON, 19th January 2026 To be returned electronically via the Council's e-tendering solution "Pro-Contract" hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP) New Forest District Council (NFDC) is undertaking the commissioning of the design and construction of an innovative, mobile performance structure to bring high-quality cultural experiences to dispersed communities across the district NFDC are looking for the structure to be robust, transportable, and adaptable to a wide range of outdoor environments including village greens, town squares, car parks, and recreation grounds. This mobile structure will be available to deliver a curated programme of outreach work, around the district, from May to September. When it is not touring, the venue will be housed in a local school with community access, supporting communities of need where an identified lack of cultural spaces exists. This will be bookable for community organizations to use in evenings, weekends and in school holidays All correspondence is via the Councils e-tendering portal ProContract hosted on the South East Business Portal (SEBP). ## CPV classification Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories Recreational, cultural and sporting services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fa-2025-12-16T10:52:15Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05f5fa-2025-12-16T10:52:15Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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