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NG Gallery Citizens Audience Panel Facilitator

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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20 Aug 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery, located in London, UK, conducted a restricted procedure for an experienced facilitator to manage the NG Gallery Citizens Audience Panel. The industry category falls under market research services, with the contract valued at £250,000. This procurement, managed by The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery, progressed through the award stage with the contract effective from 1 August 2025, extending until 31 March 2030. The tender concluded with the award of the contract to Involve Foundation on 31 July 2025, with publication following on 20 August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in market research and facilitation. Businesses experienced in citizen engagement and collaborative initiatives will find this contract particularly advantageous. The five-year contract period allows for sustained partnership, fostering business growth in long-term projects. This procurement invites innovative solutions to maintain a robust dialogue between the public and the National Gallery, making it an exciting opportunity for companies dedicated to civic engagement.

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Notice Title

NG Gallery Citizens Audience Panel Facilitator

Notice Description

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced facilitator to work with who can, after a period of consultation with the Gallery, devise, recruit and run an effective assembly of the UK public over a five-year period, acting as the trusted intermediary between organisation and nation and a true collaborative partner to both.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-afb751cd-1042-4664-b0d7-5c04a2d638df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29981cba-5a27-4426-88ec-f591df2c5953
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracting@nationalgallery.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442077475810

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVOLVE FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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