Tender

Cultural and Heritage Strategy

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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05 Dec 2024 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is seeking consultancy services to draft a 5-Year Cultural and Heritage Strategy aimed at promoting and developing the cultural and heritage sectors across West Suffolk. This tender, classified under "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services" (CPV: 92500000) and "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV: 73200000), falls under the services category and is in the tender stage. The process is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the publication date on 5 December 2024 and the tender period ending on 20 January 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 24 February 2025 to 30 June 2025. The project location is in the East of England, particularly Suffolk (postal code IP33 3YU).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in cultural and heritage sectors or research and development consultancy services. Companies with experience in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and securing external funding would find this tender especially beneficial. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, facilitate connections with key stakeholders, and establish a presence in the thriving cultural and creative sector of West Suffolk. Firms positioned to inspire and collaboratively work towards shared cultural objectives are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cultural and Heritage Strategy

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council wishes to commission a consultancy to draft a 5 Year Cultural and Heritage Strategy. The strategy should realise the Council's ambition and vision to promote and develop the cultural and heritage sectors across West Suffolk and act as catalyst to build on what is already a well-established and recognised culture and creative sector, act as a lever to attract external funding, embolden the sector to work collaboratively towards shared aims, and inspire people to access, celebrate and conserve our Culture and Heritage. This commission will seek to engage with residents, key stakeholders and partner organisations. It is expected that this Strategy and Delivery plan will completed by June 2025 . Additional information: Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk 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/8fc8a83b-946b-4428-839d-f31a82a73b07
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Further Information

Notice Documents

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