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Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support)

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

03 Nov 2025 at 13:59

Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has successfully completed a public procurement process aimed at creating a Conservation Management Plan for the Tides of Change Project. The project, located in Hartlepool, falls under the services category and specifically targets library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The procurement process, conducted through an open competition with procurement methods detailing below-threshold open competition, reached the award stage on 1st November 2025. The awarded contract was signed on 27th October 2025, with an active period extending from 1st November 2025 to 1st April 2026, valued at £15,000. Spencer & Fry Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, has been selected as the supplier for this project, aligning with Hartlepool Borough Council's initiative to support sub-central government cultural development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation management and cultural services. The Tides of Change Project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, represents a prime opportunity for SMEs with experience in museum and gallery conservation, highlighting expertise in developing conservation management plans in adherence to National Lottery Heritage Fund's best practice guidelines. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, research and development consultancy services in cultural conservation can greatly benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. This aligns with Hartlepool Borough Council's commitment to revitalising cultural assets, providing a stable foundation for enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in the cultural and environmental service sectors.

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Notice Title

Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support)

Notice Description

Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support) for the Tides of Change Project in Hartlepool.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ba2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070467-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

90700000 - Environmental services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPENCER & FRY

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