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Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project Evaluation

LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL

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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

The procurement process initiated by Littlehampton Town Council pertains to the "Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project Evaluation," aimed at securing an evaluation consultant to develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation strategy for the museum's project. This procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically concerning museum services and is located in the United Kingdom. The process currently stands in the tender update stage, with the tender period closing on 23rd April 2026. Interested parties should note the enquiry period deadline of 16th April 2026 and the anticipated award period concluding on 15th May 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging competitive bids from eligible businesses who must submit their proposals via non-electronic means as per the council's submission terms.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in project evaluation and museum services to contribute significantly to a high-profile community-focused initiative. The project necessitates expertise in designing NLHF compliant evaluation plans, executing inclusive data collection methodologies, and facilitating participatory activities. Companies with proven experience in similar projects, robust methodological approaches, and strong communication skills are well-positioned to compete for this tender. Additionally, the opportunity's open procedure aligns favourably with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), fostering an inclusive procurement environment. Successful involvement in this project can offer considerable scope for business growth, enhancing the contractor's portfolio and providing future engagement possibilities within the public sector.

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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/031275-2026
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
7 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20262 weeks to go
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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