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Invitation to Tender: Bewdley Museum Collection Documentation and Collection Review

WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Feb 2026 at 19:00

Summary of the contracting process

Wyre Forest District Council has initiated a public procurement process with the title "Invitation to Tender: Bewdley Museum Collection Documentation and Collection Review." The procurement falls under the industry category of "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services" and is located in England, United Kingdom. The current stage of the process is the tender phase, with key deadlines including a tender end date of 10th March 2026 and a contract period running from 1st April to 31st December 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure, indicating a transparent and accessible process for potential suppliers.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for freelancers and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in cultural services and museum documentation. The project involves the review and documentation of Bewdley Museum Collections, with a focus on preparing for potential ownership transfer amidst the Local Government Reorganisation programme. The contract, valued at £80,000, supports and encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the scope for diverse business growth within the sector. Businesses with expertise in museum and archive management, particularly those familiar with local authority interactions, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender: Bewdley Museum Collection Documentation and Collection Review

Notice Description

Wyre Forest District Council ("the Council") wishes to a are seeking a qualified freelancer to carry out the documentation, review and potential transfer of Bewdley Museum Collections. WFDC are exploring options to transfer the ownership of Bewdley Museum following the Government's announcement of the Local Government Reorganisation programme. As part of the process a freelancer is required to carry out the documentation and review of Bewdley Museum Collections and to facilitate the potential transfer of the Kidderminster collection to appropriate Local Authorities or organisations. The opportunity is advertised on the ProActis Procurement Portal. Ref: DNS806290 WF2025/49 Reference

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a17192e-23d0-4b87-bde4-b90442d44915
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cee9438f-73ca-44cb-9f0f-2dfaa8df12e6
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYRE FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wyreforest.procurement@wyreforestdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDDERMINSTER
Postcode
DY11 7WF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wyre Forest
Electoral Ward
Mitton
Westminster Constituency
Wyre Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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