Tender

Investigation and options appraisal on providing for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives.

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is inviting tenders for an investigation and options appraisal regarding the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives in England. This procurement falls within the services industry and is classified under the CPV code 73000000, relating to research and development services. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 24 January 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 9 March 2020 and conclude on 14 September 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £62,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological consultancy, research, and development services to engage in a crucial sector project aimed at ensuring sustainable models for the curation of archaeological materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, providing innovative solutions and conducting research and assessments critical to shaping future strategies in the museum and archaeological sectors. Interested parties can access the procurement documents for free through the specified eSourcing portal.

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Notice Title

Investigation and options appraisal on providing for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives.

Notice Description

Arts Council England (ACE) and Historic England (HE) are working in partnership to seek a supplier to undertake an investigation and options appraisal on providing for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives in England. The overarching aim of this work is to understand how the museum and wider archaeological sector can be best supported to ensure a sustainable model for providing future capacity for archaeological archives. Specifically, this research and options appraisal will explore what capacity already exists, its effectiveness, identify the different potential models for meeting future capacity needs and their relative merits, and provide broad estimates of the level of resourcing that might be required to ensure their sustainability. This work will inform the strategic response to the specific recommendations in the Mendoza Review of Museums that addressed this issue. It will inform thinking about future strategies and potential interventions whether through extending current provisions or introducing new approaches. It is anticipated that this will be undertaken through a review of existing research and evidence, targeted consultation and new research and assessment. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, the procurement documents are available, free of charge, at: https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bd8a8d-b264-4a2d-9eb7-cc4ad99581a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2020 - 14 Sep 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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