News Summary:
Imperial War Museums (IWM) awarded a contract on September 17, 2026, for post-1945 conflict formative audience insight. Previously, on September 3, 2026, IWM issued a tender notice for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening solutions, which will include candidate registration data capture, identity verification, right to work checks, and secure hosting. Earlier, on August 28, 2026, the museum sought to establish a new Framework Agreement for marketing design and creative services, covering creative ideation, graphic design, video production, photography, illustration, and copywriting. On the same day, IWM also awarded a contract for an Exhibition Production Management Framework to support the delivery of exhibition, gallery, and capital projects across its branches. This followed IWM's August 19, 2026, announcement that it will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with new displays and a program of reflection, discussion, and performance, featuring a photography installation, a public event, expert-led discussion, and a new publication at IWM London and IWM North.