Tender

Archives Consultancy - South Yorkshire Archives Partnership

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Apr 2021 at 07:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has initiated a tender process titled "Archives Consultancy - South Yorkshire Archives Partnership," aimed at enhancing audience engagement and preparing for funding applications. This procurement falls within the research and development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 8th April 2021 and is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 16th April 2021. The project has a total value of £15,000 and is expected to commence on 23rd April 2021, concluding by 23rd June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in audience development, research methodologies, and cultural services. Small and micro enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on engaging diverse demographics and improving access to archive services across South Yorkshire. Businesses with experience in community consultation and strategic planning for cultural organisations will find this project aligns well with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archives Consultancy - South Yorkshire Archives Partnership

Notice Description

This tender seeks consultants to develop an audience engagement plan and to prepare us to apply for external funding for a step change in service provision for our audiences. 1. Review our existing audience data and service offer / activities to establish who uses us - demographics, location, reason for use, etc, how do these users access our services? How much South Yorkshire crossover is there? 2. Undertake research into who doesn't use us - demographics, location, etc. Why don't they use us? What would encourage them to use us? 3. Consult with non-users (for examples schools / colleges / universities / community groups, etc) to further understand what would encourage them to take advantage of archive services across South Yorkshire. 4. Present options for focusing on particular groups that we may wish to reach (this may be geographically based, or age based, etc.) 5. Develop a set of deliverable activities to reach out to our target audiences and a detailed action plan to broaden our audiences and extend our reach. 6. Create an Audience Development Plan for the partnership (to include both digital and in person audiences). 7. Use the results of the Audience Development Plan to create an expression of Interest to the National Heritage Lottery Fund (NHLF) for a major application for PS500,000+ to them for a step change in service provision (improved access and audience engagement).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880cfe84-1042-445f-b0db-df69b3902429
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2021 - 23 Jun 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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