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NG Gallery Citizens Audience Panel Facilitator

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 15:53

Tender

13 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery is seeking an experienced facilitator for a project titled "NG Gallery Citizens Audience Panel Facilitator," classified under market research services. The buying organisation, The Board of Trustees of the National Gallery, based in London, is overseeing this procurement process. This selective procurement, following a restricted procedure, is at the procurement stage with the tender process currently active. The facilitator will collaborate with the Gallery to devise and manage a public assembly over a five-year contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030 in Westminster, UK. Interested parties should note the submission deadline set for 13th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations engaged in market research services, particularly those adept at long-term public engagement strategies. With a total contract value of £250,000, the project is well-suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of acting as intermediaries between the Gallery and the public. The facilitator must effectively recruit and manage a public panel, adhering to strict quality and project outcomes criteria, which will help shape the Gallery’s collaborative efforts with the community. Businesses that excel in project management and audience recruitment, with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes within set timelines, are encouraged to apply.

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Notice Title

NG Gallery Citizens Audience Panel Facilitator

Notice Description

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced facilitator to work with who can, after a period of consultation with the Gallery, devise, recruit and run an effective assembly of the UK public over a five-year period, acting as the trusted intermediary between organisation and nation and a true collaborative partner to both.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Gallery is looking for an experienced facilitator to work with who can, after a period of consultation with the Gallery, devise, recruit and run an effective assembly of the UK public over a five-year period, acting as the trusted intermediary between organisation and nation and a true collaborative partner to both.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050328-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracting@nationalgallery.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2077475810

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Post Town
Central 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
TLI32 Westminster

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVOLVE FOUNDATION

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