Tender

Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project Evaluation

LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:28

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07 Apr 2026 at 08:46

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

Littlehampton Town Council is seeking an evaluation consultant for the Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project, with the procurement process currently in the tender update stage as of 17 April 2026. The industry category is museum services, and the project is based in Littlehampton, United Kingdom, specifically aiming to reflect the diverse community culture in its evaluation. This tender offers an open procedure with key deadlines approaching, including tender submission by 23 April 2026 and award announcement by 15 May 2026. The project will commence from 1 June 2026 with completion by 31 January 2029. The contract value is estimated at £5,000 (net) with a gross amount of £6,000.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in evaluation methodologies and community-focused projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can offer personalised approaches and participate in a community-driven evaluation framework, leveraging their expertise to effectively engage stakeholders and develop suitable evaluation methods. Companies with relevant experience in museum services and a strong methodological approach would be well-positioned to compete, particularly if they demonstrate superior communication skills and innovative evaluation strategies tailored to mixed-method projects.

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Notice Title

Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project Evaluation

Notice Description

We require an evaluation consultant to design and deliver the full evaluation process for the Transforming Littlehampton Museum project. The consultant will: * Develop an NLHF compliant Evaluation Plan using a logic model framework * Design appropriate methods to collect quantitative and qualitative evidence * Produce surveys, questionnaires and other tools to be used by Museum staff and community participants * Facilitate focus groups, interviews, and other participatory evaluation activities (in person or online) * Evaluate progress at key project stages * Meet regularly (minimum six times) with the Museum Curator and Project Officer to discuss progress and findings * Produce a final Evaluation Report by 31 January 2029 * Present findings to the Community Resources Committee in March/April 2029 The methodology must reflect the highly community-driven nature of the project and be sensitive to the diversity of Littlehampton's population. Data collection must include internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate inclusivity. Evaluation may cover, but is not limited to: * Options appraisal effectiveness * Impact and engagement of contemporary co collecting * The process and outcomes of the rationalisation and dispersal programme * Oral history activities, including digitisation, participation and usage * Events and their impact * Audience sentiment and changes in representation, relevance, and inclusivity The consultant should propose clear, adaptable, and participatory evaluation methods suited to a mixed methods project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035095-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LITTLEHAMPTON
Postcode
BN17 5EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Arun
Electoral Ward
River
Westminster Constituency
Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

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