Tender

Access Audit of NSMM, SIM and Locomotion

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

11 Dec 2020 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is seeking suppliers for an Access Audit of its sites, including the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, and Locomotion in Shildon. The tender, designated as MT221400, is currently at the active stage following its publication on 11th December 2020. It follows an open procurement method with an estimated value of £55,000. Interested businesses should note that the tender period concludes on 4th January 2021, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2021 and run until 31st March 2021 across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for service providers specialising in auditing and accessibility consulting, particularly those keen on enhancing inclusivity in public spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on environmental and social governance practices would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Suppliers that can demonstrate a commitment to improving visitor experiences by devising prioritised and costed accessibility measures will likely find this opportunity particularly advantageous as the Science Museum Group aims to empower its workforce in achieving a more inclusive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access Audit of NSMM, SIM and Locomotion

Notice Description

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide an Access Audit of the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, and Locomotion, Shildon. We wish the audit to highlight prioritised and costed actions to increase accessibility. Importantly, this work should take into consideration internal knowledge on areas which are known to need improvement and forward actions and plans regarding accessibility already in place at each site. It should also ensure colleagues feel invested and empowered to act once the research is completed to ensure our sites are inclusive for all visitors and colleagues and accessible to the broadest possible audience.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b463386-1712-4c55-a650-528771fed40c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde6348-bb3c-4b25-8088-3265a24f4859
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 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
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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