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104255 Provenance Research

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA, AND SPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is inviting tenders for a contract titled "104255 Provenance Research". This procurement process focuses on research services to investigate the provenance of cultural objects within the export licensing system. With a total budget of £40,000, the contract will run from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2025. This tender falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this open procedure procurement requires submissions by 25th November 2024 through the Atamis portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for research businesses specialising in cultural heritage and provenance research. The ability to influence the export licensing process opens pathways for growth in the consultancy sector by establishing expertise in a niche yet crucial area. Companies with strong backgrounds in provenance verification or those employing innovative research methodologies will be well-suited for this tender, particularly those looking to establish or expand their foothold in governmental cultural research services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

104255 Provenance Research

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) ('the Department') is inviting Tenders for a contract for research services to investigate the provenance of cultural objects in the export licensing system. The research will investigate how to determine provenance, the issues which arise when dealing with objects with incomplete provenance, and the methods used in other countries to verify provenance. Please submit tender responses through the Atamis portal (linked in the ITT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a66ee7-74d2-46f2-b8a6-69b04df2009d
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA, AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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