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Evaluation of the Museum renewal fund

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport in London has concluded a selective procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Museum Renewal Fund", focused on research and development services. This contract, valued at £639,700, is part of the services industry category and was managed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was in the award stage as of 5th January 2026, following the tender period's closure on 17th November 2025. The contract started on 8th December 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. Notably, the opportunity was open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those with expertise in public sector projects. SMEs and VCSEs can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and gain recognition in the public sector. Large consultancies, like the awarded supplier Frontier Economics Limited, also stand to benefit from the visibility and prestige associated with collaborating with a major governmental department. The contract provides a substantial financial opportunity that could lead to future engagements with governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the Museum renewal fund

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to develop an evaluation for the Museum Renewal Fund

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfe0276a-7b0d-4221-a454-d80fa4d5bc72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f18ae8-e422-4523-8f7e-02f280ccdb2c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£639,700 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£639,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@dcms.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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