Contract awardedCopywriting

Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford

Watford Borough Council
East of England
Open procedure
1 August 2026 to 28 February 2027

Development of interpretive text for new permanent museum galleries, translating curatorial research and community stories into accessible content. The project requires the creation of house style guidelines, defining tone of voice and interpretation approaches to ensure inclusive communication for visitors.

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Awarded value: £25k; As published
Published: 28 April 2026
Awarded: 24 July 2026; Cooper Arts & Heritage Consulting
Contract length: 7 months; Ends 28 February 2027

What the contract covers

Professional writing and copy-editing services

Provision of professional scriptwriting and copy editing services to develop interpretive text for museum galleries and public exhibitions.

Develop interpretive text for the Museum of Watford’s new permanent galleries
Translate curatorial research, collections and community stories into clear, engaging and accessible content reflecting the Museum’s vision as a civic space at the heart of Watford life
Work with the museum to agree house-style guidelines based on best practice for accessible and inclusive text, setting the required tone of voice and approach to interpretation

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Professional writing and copy-editing services
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 7 months
Contract dates: 1 August 2026 to 28 February 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 79341400, 92312211

Services in this contract

Copywriting, editing and proofreadingMain service£30k typicalScriptwriting and copy-editing of interpretive text for Museum of Watford galleries

Lifecycle

Published
28 April 2026
Contract awardedto Cooper Arts & Heritage Consulting
24 July 2026
Contract starts
1 August 2026
Contract ends
28 February 2027

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Watford Borough Council

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/2870495/scriptwriter-copy-editor-for-the-museum-of-watford
Buyer reference: 1032046686
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d1e
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Watford Borough Council. Scriptwriter / Copy Editor for the Museum of Watford. Contract award, 28 April 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/2870495/scriptwriter-copy-editor-for-the-museum-of-watford (accessed 5 November 2026).