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Invitation to Tender for the provision of Scriptwriting and training for Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Redevelopment Project

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2025 at 15:28

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Tender

05 Feb 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of scriptwriting and training services as part of the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Redevelopment Project. This initiative, classified under specialist training services and artistic services, aims to establish a cohesive tone of voice, create a house style guide, and offer training and mentorship for staff and volunteers. The contract, valued at £45,000, will be active from 3 April 2025 to the end of March 2027. The final tender period ended on 26 February 2025, and the procurement was conducted through an open procedure. The project is based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specializing in scriptwriting and training, particularly those experienced in the cultural and artistic sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially encouraged to participate. As part of a significant redevelopment project, successful participants will be well-positioned to foster long-term growth and establish a reputable portfolio in collaboration with Herefordshire Council and renowned museum and gallery designers, Mather & Co.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Scriptwriting and training for Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Redevelopment Project

Notice Description

The Hereford Museum and Art Gallery is undergoing a significant redevelopment project. We seek an experienced scriptwriter to collaborate with Hereford Museum Service, Mather & Co (Appointed Specialist Museum and Art Gallery designers) and the project team to develop a cohesive tone of voice, create a house style guide, and provide training and mentorship to our staff and volunteers. Please note the following changes have been made changes made - ITT - re-named as rev1, Professional Indemnity level has been dropped to PS500k and the List of Documents section reflects the changes below. Information document 5 - HMAG Project Overview has been removed. Information document 6 - HMAG Overview has been re-named as Information document 5 - HMAG Overview Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To access the tender documentation you will need to register an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21983fec-0e25-468e-9880-7b36d96cb91b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f95426-548d-4f9c-876e-67508ea9d495
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

92312000 - Artistic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TENDER ABANDONED

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