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Appointment of a Consultant for the Provision of Collections Services at Epping Forest District Museum

EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2025 at 16:43

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09 Apr 2024 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council is seeking to appoint a consultant for the provision of collections services at the Epping Forest District Museum, located at Civic Offices, High Street, Epping, CM16 4BZ. The procurement falls within the business and management consultancy services industry category, with additional emphasis on museum services. The process has reached the award stage with H G Museum Consultancy being selected. Key dates include a tender period ending on 30th April 2023, a contract period commencing on 1st June 2023, and concluding on 31st March 2025. The project budget is set at GBP 58,175, and the procurement method adopted was a single tender action (below threshold).

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in business management and museum consultancy services. With the contract awarded to H G Museum Consultancy, this procurement demonstrates potential gains for similar large-scale businesses. SMEs might find it attractive due to the suitability criteria supporting their participation. The contract offers a significant engagement period and financial benefits, making it ideal for established firms aiming to expand their influence in the museum consultancy sector.

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Notice Title

Appointment of a Consultant for the Provision of Collections Services at Epping Forest District Museum

Notice Description

Appointment of a Consultant for the Provision of Collections Services at Epping Forest District Museum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2913100a-4f8b-4b5b-9632-baf8a8076536
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9397953-e817-4522-aaa2-9f9d4cd94252
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,175 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 20 Dec 2024 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
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sharon Medhurst
Contact Email
procurement@eppingforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H G MUSEUM CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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