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Freelance curator for Russell Cotes Museum

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has awarded a contract for a freelance curator role for the Russell-Cotes Museum, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, falling under the industry category "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security," was completed with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 6th March 2025 and the contract starting from 22nd April 2025 for a duration of 30 months, ending on 22nd October 2027. The total contract value is £30,000, and the procurement method used is categorised as "Other." Ruth Brimacombe has been awarded this contract, effective from 20th March 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. Businesses in the fields of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security could benefit from the services required by this contract. The freelance curator role involves professional curator tasks, making it ideal for businesses or individuals with expertise in museum curation, art management, and cultural consultancy. This contract's scope and the ongoing engagement with the Russell-Cotes Museum present a stable and potentially rewarding partnership for the winning bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freelance curator for Russell Cotes Museum

Notice Description

Freelance curator role for Russell cotes museum. The contracts starts April 2025 for 30 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89b23f56-6e5b-4191-86ae-d89dd928e2ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833a6eb6-8139-48fa-bbd4-0b576859cdb0
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 22 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUTH BRIMACOMBE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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