Tender

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Interpretation Specialist & Content Development for Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Redevelopment Project

HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Mar 2025 at 15:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council has initiated a tender process seeking an experienced Interpretation Specialist & Content Developer for the redevelopment project of the Hereford Museum and Art Gallery. The contract falls under the "Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services" category (CPV: 92310000) and is planned to be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the process involves an open procedure below the threshold. The tender notice was published on 28 March 2025, with the tender period ending on 22 April 2025 at 12:00 PM BST. The contract period is set to begin on 4 June 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2027, with a total value of £45,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a high-profile cultural project. Businesses specialising in museum services, content development, and interpretative design will find this contract particularly relevant. By collaborating with an experienced team, including Mather & Co., this project offers potential for business growth through enhancing portfolios, building expertise in museum redevelopment, and expanding professional networks within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the provision of Interpretation Specialist & Content Development for Hereford Museum and Art Gallery Redevelopment Project

Notice Description

Herefordshire Council is seeking an experienced Interpretation Specialist & Content Developer to collaborate with Herefordshire Museum Service, Mather & Co. (Appointed Specialist Museum and Art Gallery Designers), and the wider multi-disciplinary design team to develop and deliver high-quality interpretation across the museum's galleries and exhibition spaces Additional information: This opportunity can be found on the Supplying the Southwest portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk To view the documentation related to this opportunity, you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc19120f-f3e7-4dbe-93b7-32de1588de48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa635b1a-a399-4b5e-8f92-eb2076f7b2ba
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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