Tender

Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Science Museum Group is currently inviting tenders for a consultancy project titled "Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation." This active tender is part of the group's ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility within their new galleries located in London, UK. The project falls under the services industry category, with an emphasis on design and research consultancy services. This open competition process, classified as below threshold, requires submissions via the In-Tend portal by the deadline of 8th March 2026 at 17:00 GMT, ahead of the contract commencement on 6th April 2026. The contract will run until 30th September 2026, offering a gross budget allocation of £24,000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in design and research to engage with a prestigious public authority central government organisation. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive evaluation services and passionate about contributing to accessibility improvements would be ideal candidates. As this tender follows an open procurement method, it allows new or smaller businesses a chance to compete alongside established firms, fostering potential growth through governmental partnership development. It's an excellent platform for businesses looking to enhance their reputation within the public sector and engage with influential stakeholders in the cultural sphere.

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Notice Title

Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation

Notice Description

The Museum is seeking to appoint a consultant to perform a comprehensive access evaluation of the new galleries and their suite of accessible resources. Please see Appendix 1 - Sound and Vision Access Evaluation Brief for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06552a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013943-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 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
Orla Gardner
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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