Tender

Signing Science

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is currently seeking tenders for the "Signing Science" project, which focuses on enhancing British Sign Language services for its audiences. This procurement falls under the category of research consultancy services and will take place in London, with the contract period spanning from 18 March 2022 to 17 March 2023. The tender process is at the active stage, with submissions closing on 28 February 2022. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wide range of bidders.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in accessibility and inclusivity within the STEM fields. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in working with diverse audiences and a background in British Sign Language or related areas will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is designed to support their participation in public procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Signing Science

Notice Description

The 'Signing Science' Project aims to work in collaboration with a Consultant(s) to review our current British Sign Language offer for audiences, across Science Museum Group (SMG) and provide recommendations for future development. The project is strategically supported by SMG's core value of being Open for All and specifically focusses our commitment to 'engaging everyone with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths' (STEM). This contract (March 2022 - March 2023) supports phase one and two of the project, which are detailed below. It is anticipated that phase three (delivery of BSL content) will be commissioned in 2023 and will be informed through the research and final recommendations of the service provider. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79938a5d-e8fb-4625-b512-b691b1785764
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

73120000 - Experimental development services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2DD
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)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

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