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7797 A Survey of Museum Charging for the Transfer of Archaeological Archives in England

HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS

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12 Feb 2018 at 17:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Historic England Heritage Protection Commissions is soliciting tenders for the project titled "7797 A Survey of Museum Charging for the Transfer of Archaeological Archives in England". This procurement falls under the category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services, aimed at examining museum charging policies across England. The procurement method is open and operates under the open procedure (below threshold). The tender period concludes on 5th March 2018, and the contract is expected to run from 1st May 2018 to 30th November 2018, with a contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in museum operations, archaeological archives, or public sector consultancy. Companies that can deliver detailed analyses and have experience navigating the complexities of museum charging would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses with a background in developing policy recommendations and conducting comprehensive studies within the cultural heritage sector are encouraged to express their interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

7797 A Survey of Museum Charging for the Transfer of Archaeological Archives in England

Notice Description

Historic England is seeking costed tender submissions from organisations or individuals interested in undertaking a study of museum charges for depositing archaeological archives in England, together with the rationale for those costs. This will build upon HE Research Report 40/2017 (Tsang, 2017 http://research.historicengland.org.uk/Report.aspx?i=15626&ru=%2fResults.aspx%3fp%3d1%26n%3d10%26rn%3d40%26ry%3d2017%26ns%3d1), which compared the costs of commercial 'deep storage' facilities with established museums. The aim is to take that work further with a comprehensive study of museum charging policies across England. Charging policies here means the costs imposed by museums for transferring into their care archive material produced by archaeological projects. Those costs vary widely from museum to museum and additional information on what those charges are intended to cover will be produced. Additional information: Suppliers interested in submitting a bid for this contract should express an interest via the Historic England procurement system InTend. Information on registering as a supplier on InTend can be found on the Heritage Protection Commissions Tender Opportunities webpage (https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/hpc/tender-opportunities/) or requested via an email to HPCPTenders@historicengland.org.uk Project Designs and Form of Tender packs should be submitted no later than 5pm Monday 5th March 2018. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e10cfe5-e3d1-416e-8956-67ee24c13c42
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 6-12 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND HERITAGE PROTECTION COMMISSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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