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Contractor Management Review

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2025 at 08:32

Tender

13 May 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Science Museum Group, a central government public authority located in London, relates to a "Contractor Management Review". This process spans the service industry, targeting general management consultancy and contract systems analysis, with a focus on enhancing current contractor management procedures. The procurement method utilised was an open competition below the threshold, ensuring a broad competitive field. Key dates included the tender period ending on 2nd June 2025, while the contract itself spanned from 1st July 2025 to 19th December 2025. The contract was awarded to Autrac Ltd and was finalised with a signed date of 23rd June 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in management consultancy and systems analysis, particularly those adept at providing comprehensive reviews and procedural updates. Enterprises that can deliver robust delivery methodologies and possess a sustainable approach are well-positioned to thrive in this competitive landscape. Although the procurement has been completed, similar future opportunities may appeal to SMEs and larger organisations capable of innovative solutions, providing them with the catalyst for business expansion in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contractor Management Review

Notice Description

SMG wishes to award a contract for the provision a review of current contractor management procedures, and to then provide an updated procedure, related documentation and a training pathway in how the new procedure and documentation is used. Please see Section 2: Specification for further information about this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051256
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044574-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72245000 - Contract systems analysis and programming services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTRAC

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