Operator For Helston Museum

Tender description

Cornwall Council seeks to appoint a suitably experienced Operator to operate and manage Helston Museum in Helston, Cornwall under a lease and management contract with a revenue grant from Cornwall Council not exceeding £45,000 per annum, subject to the Council's annual budget settlement. The lease and management agreement is for a period of up to 10 years subject to performance. The Council wishes to see the Operator continue to enhance the reputation of the museum and the visitor experience, leading to a greater diversity of users and increased visitor numbers over the term of the Contract. The Operator will also be expected to improve income generation for reinvestment in the management and operation of the museum, including collections care and development, staff development, services, events and activities. The Contract is due to commence on 01.04.2017.