Tender: Pavilion Management, Maintenance and Exhibition Production — British Pavilion, Venice Biennale

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The British Council is seeking a supplier for overall management, maintenance and exhibition production of the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The contract runs for two years with an option to extend for a further two years and begins with an induction and handover period from November 2026 to January 2027. The supplier will act as the main point of contact in Venice and will plan, oversee and manage all works at the pavilion, including property management and operations, building maintenance, exhibition production and installation, stewarding management and invigilation, and Fellowship support during the Biennale. The role requires expertise in exhibition production, exhibition design, fabrication and installation, the ability to respond creatively to briefs and to work with the British Council and appointed Artist/Curator to deliver high-quality, value-for-money solutions, while ensuring compliance with EU building management and health and safety regulations and managing relationships, contracts and payments with local partners and the Biennale di Venezia.