Tender

20/008 The Provision of Museum Collections & Archives Consultancy Services

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2020 at 17:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Tamworth Borough Council, is focused on the tender titled "20/008 The Provision of Museum Collections & Archives Consultancy Services." This project falls under the category of business organisation services and aims to enhance the management of museum collections and archives. The location for this procurement is Tamworth, United Kingdom. At the current stage, the tender is open for submissions, with a closing deadline set for 2pm on 4th January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 11th January 2021 and will conclude by 31st March 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is well-suited for soliciting a wide range of submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those experienced in museum services, collections management, and digitisation projects. Businesses that specialise in archives consultancy and collection appraisals would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tendering process, making it a viable option for emerging firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. With a focus on re-accreditation and digitisation of a substantial collection, this project is not only critical for Tamworth Borough Council but also a potential growth avenue for service providers in the cultural heritage sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

20/008 The Provision of Museum Collections & Archives Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council has an ambitious plan to reinvent the way it manages its collections and archives and requires a Contractor with an experienced group of collections and archives specialists to embark on this work. The Contractor will undertake a rapid review of Tamworth Castle's museum collections and archives before preparing and carrying out a series of strategies/ action plans; to ensure preparedness for re-accreditation, to ensure full digitisation of the collection (currently c.40,000 items) and to create an effective and actionable approach to disposals. Additional information: Invitation to tender documentation may be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc . The closing date for the submission of tenders is 2pm on Monday 4th January 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d76c668-60ea-4c05-93da-480007e6b0e2
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFS
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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