Tender

Exhibition and Interpretation Specialist for The Hold

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2017 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is seeking an Exhibition and Interpretation Specialist for The Hold, with a procurement value of £25,000. This contract is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically focusing on the design of exhibition spaces. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 27 March 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 5 April 2017 and conclude by 30 November 2017. The primary location for the project is in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design, interpretative planning, and consultancy services. Companies that focus on creating flexible and engaging display environments or have experience in community-based heritage projects would find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, thereby fostering collaboration and innovation in the cultural sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exhibition and Interpretation Specialist for The Hold

Notice Description

Suffolk Record Office wishes to appoint a specialist to carry out a piece of work for up to PS25,000 (inclusive of travel and related costs) commencing April 2017 and finishing in November 2017 (estimated). The outputs of the work should include: 1. Designs for the dedicated exhibition space, which will host a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions (e.g. 3-4 per annum). The space needs to provide a flexible, future-proof, high quality and long-lasting infrastructure for a temporary exhibition programme. 2. Interpretative designs for the spaces throughout the rest of the building (e.g. circulation spaces, spaces within the search rooms, education room, cafe), which can allow the visitor to follow different interpretative themes or stories. These may incorporate the use of permanent or semi-permanent displays. 3. Designs/proposals for how the results of community-based heritage projects could be displayed at The Hold. 4. An interpretation framework, including costs and guidelines/templates, for programming future temporary and community exhibitions. This should be developed in close partnership with the Activity Plan Officer. Within the framework should be specific, detailed plans for the first 12 months' of exhibitions in The Hold after it opens, developed with input from the collections team and Design Team. Additional information: To download the documents please go to www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5c21e2-6370-428c-bd88-67c2d326fa33
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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