Tender

Security Services Consultancy

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, is seeking consultancy services to review its security provision in preparation for a future tender process in 2026. The consultancy, termed "Security Services Consultancy," falls under the category of general management consultancy services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open competition method, valued at £100,000, and below the standard threshold. Key dates include the deadline for tender submissions extended to 12th May 2025, with the contract period commencing on 26th May 2025 and concluding on 26th May 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in consultancy services. With a strong emphasis on proposed team structure, delivery methodology, sustainability, and competitive pricing, consultancies excelling in these areas stand a good chance to secure this contract. The open bidding mechanism ensures that a wide range of suitable businesses can participate, facilitating a competitive environment that encourages business expansion and enhancement of firm profiles within the consultancy sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Security Services Consultancy

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision of consultancy services to review SMG's security provision ahead of the tender process in 2026. Please see Section 2: Specification for further information about this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019499-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2025 - 26 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Rahul Rajendran
Contact Email
rahul.rajendran@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02079424171

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

Further Information

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