Cornwall Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Operation and Management of Helston Museum under Lease and Revenue Grant

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017

Value£438,750.00

SupplierSouth Kerrier Heritage Trust

AgencyCornwall Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryArts & Culture

Expires in 5mo10y term, 96% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expires 30 Mar 2027

About

Cornwall Council awarded a contract to South Kerrier Heritage Trust for the operation and management of Helston Museum in Helston, Cornwall, under a lease and management agreement with a revenue grant not exceeding £45,000 per annum, subject to the Council's annual budget settlement.

The agreement is for a period of up to 10 years, subject to performance, and commenced on 01.04.2017.

The operator is expected to enhance the museum's reputation and visitor experience, increase user diversity and visitor numbers, and improve income generation for reinvestment in collections care and development, staff development, services, events, and activities.

The contract value is £438,750.

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