School Presenter Services Tender
Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), an independent registered charity responsible for caring for and presenting six historic royal sites, is procuring school presenter services for its heritage learning programme. The supplier will deliver approximately 3,000 curriculum-linked educational sessions each year at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace, as well as Home Educator Days, occasional community activities and input into programme and content development. The scope includes recruiting, training, scheduling, line-managing and supporting presenters, maintaining staffing capacity and contingency arrangements, and assuring consistently high-quality, inclusive delivery for primary and secondary schools, specialist and SEND settings, international groups and home-educating families. The contract value and duration are not specified in the available information, and delivery regions beyond the named London sites are not stated. The critical qualification is demonstrated experience and capability in managing a skilled presenter team and delivering high-quality, inclusive, safeguarded educational programmes across busy heritage environments.
Buyer: Historic Royal Palaces. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 8 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £2m
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Sept 2027 to 31 Aug 2030
- Category: Theatrical producers', singer groups', bands' and orchestras' entertainment services (92312100)
From the official notice
Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is a registered charity, responsible for the care, conservation and presentation of HM Tower of London (TOL), Hampton Court Palace (HCP), Kensington Palace State Apartments, (KP) the Banqueting House at Whitehall (BH), Kew Palace (KEW) and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, (HCG) the official residence of HM The King in Northern Ireland and residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. We love and look after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. HRP is a charity for everyone. We are committed to preserving and sharing the stories of our six magnificent palaces and making them accessible to all. Through partnerships, innovation, and storytelling, we strive to break down barriers, inspire curiosity and stir the spirit in people of all ages and backgrounds. Our curriculum-linked schools programmes bring palace stories to life through costumed, presenter-led sessions, alongside digital learning, teacher training events and activities for local community groups and families. HRP is an independent charity, receiving no government funding and derives its income principally from admissions, retail, licensing, commercial events, sponsorship and support from donors and members. We will be running a tender process with the intention of award...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £2m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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