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Report with options for preserving the National Covid Memorial Wall in London

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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06 Jun 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in London has completed a procurement process to secure a supplier for a project titled "Report with options for preserving the National Covid Memorial Wall in London". The procurement, classified under the industry category of Research and development services and related consultancy services, utilised a direct procurement method described as a single tender action below threshold. The tender period concluded on 15th December 2024, with the contract set to commence on 16th December 2024 and conclude on 31st May 2025. The contract's value is £10,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, especially those that meet the suitability criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Alan Baxter Limited, a small scale organisation based in London, was awarded the contract, highlighting an opportunity for similar businesses to engage with government contracts through specialised projects of cultural significance. Consulting firms with expertise in research and preservation services are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to grow their business by delivering valuable insights for significant public heritage projects.

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Notice Title

Report with options for preserving the National Covid Memorial Wall in London

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide a report on the preservation of the National Covid Memorial Wall.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53dd710a-504f-47ff-86fe-eeb1f503e2e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8fcb916-c951-4724-abd6-693f08d66d97
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALAN BAXTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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