Tender

Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You Summative Evaluation

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

12 May 2025 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group, a central government public authority based in London, is currently in the tender stage of procuring a service for the "Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You Summative Evaluation." This project, taking place at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, falls under the categories of technical analysis, consultancy, and museum services. The procurement process is open below threshold competition, and businesses are invited to submit their quotations by 8 June 2025 via the In-Tend portal. The contract is valued at £10,000 and is set to commence on 23 June 2025, concluding on 30 January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy, technical analysis, or those with experience in museum services. SMEs (Small to Medium-sized Enterprises) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the scale and scope of the project. By participating in this tender, companies have the chance to broaden their portfolio and establish connections within the public sector, specifically with a prestigious organisation like the Science Museum Group.

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Notice Title

Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You Summative Evaluation

Notice Description

The Science and Industry Museum (SIM) is looking to appoint an audience research consultant to evaluate Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You currently showing at Manchester's Science and Industry Museum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05107d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020324-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sciencemuseum.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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