Tender

Guidance on restitution and repatriation for UK museums.

THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

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Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Arts Council England is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "Guidance on restitution and repatriation for UK museums," classified under research and development services. This open procurement process aims to create comprehensive guidance to assist UK museums in navigating the increasingly pertinent issues surrounding the restitution and repatriation of cultural objects. The tender was published on 10th January 2020, with submissions due by 31st January 2020. The anticipated contract period spans from 24th February 2020 to 19th June 2020, with a total budget of £41,666. The items related to this tender can be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy services and research organisations, particularly those with expertise in cultural heritage, ethical practices, and museum governance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be suitably positioned to participate, leveraging their knowledge of sector-specific challenges and their ability to engage with stakeholders within the museum community. Winning this contract could enhance a business's profile in the arts and culture sector, fostering growth and establishing long-term collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Guidance on restitution and repatriation for UK museums.

Notice Description

Arts Council England (ACE) seeks a supplier to produce new guidance for the UK museum sector on the restitution and repatriation of cultural objects. The overarching aim of this work is to create a comprehensive and practical resource for museums to support them in dealing confidently and proactively with all aspects of restitution. Restitution and repatriation of objects in museum collections is an area of increasing focus and debate across the UK and international museum sector. This is particularly, although not exclusively, focused on objects in Western museums acquired by European nations from former colonies, and links to wider agendas around decolonising museums. There is significant government, public and press interest and increasing calls for action by UK museums and sector bodies to address this agenda. Following initial discussions facilitated by ACE with colleagues from across the UK museum sector it was agreed that new practical guidance for museums is an appropriate first step in response, and that ACE as the national development body for museums in England and with its statutory responsibilities for cultural property is best-placed to lead this work. The most recent sector guidance, published in 2000 by the Museums and Galleries Commission, is now out of print and very out of date. It is anticipated that this work will be undertaken through a review of existing research and evidence as well as extensive consultation with practitioners and stakeholders across and beyond the UK museum sector, to identify key challenges, opportunities, practical and ethical issues and examples of best practice in the UK and internationally. This work will also inform ACE's policy and strategy on this rapidly developing agenda and help identify further potential further actions for ACE and other sector bodies to support museums, facilitate ongoing dialogue and promote best practice across the sector. Additional information: The tender documentation is available free of charge on the eSourcing portal.

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/149ae529-7c22-47d4-997e-6d7fa83e420d
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

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
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Feb 2020 - 19 Jun 2020 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
THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 3HF
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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