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IWM/2526/Gov/3432: Citizens Assembly for Imperial War Museums - AWARD NOTICE

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2025 at 15:05

Tender

03 Jun 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Imperial War Museums (IWM), located in London, United Kingdom, has conducted a procurement process to engage a consultancy for establishing a Citizens' Assembly. The process involved an open procedure, showcasing transparency and competitiveness, and culminated in awarding the contract on 6th August 2025 to IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH) LTD. The contract, valued at £240,000, focuses within the services category, particularly in research and development consultancy services. The procurement process was completed with the contract starting on 25th August 2025 and set to end on 7th July 2027, enhancing the institution's capacity to innovate in gauging public opinion on its collections.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in public engagement and innovative project delivery. The focus on designing and executing a Citizens' Assembly provides an excellent platform for growth for businesses adept in research, development, and public relations consultancy services. Companies with experience in these areas, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that can offer unique, impactful solutions, would have been well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity offers not only financial growth through a substantial contract value but also the potential for long-term relationship building with a reputable public institution like the Imperial War Museums.

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Notice Title

IWM/2526/Gov/3432: Citizens Assembly for Imperial War Museums - AWARD NOTICE

Notice Description

IWM is seeking consultancy services that can design, establish and deliver a Citizens' Assembly to gauge opinions and recommendations on IWM's collections. We want to engage a consultancy that brings innovative ideas to the process, while understanding and respecting IWM's remit. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=971468335

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046646-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 7 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erowberry@iwm.org.uk
Contact Phone
0207 416 5000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSOS (MARKET RESEARCH

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