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Summary of the contracting process

Littlehampton Town Council is seeking to engage a consultant to perform an options appraisal for the future of Littlehampton Museum. This tender, titled "Littlehampton Museum Options Appraisal Consultant," falls under the industry category of museum services and is targeted towards services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 3rd August 2026, the tender period closing on 10th August 2026, and the anticipated award decision by 15th September 2026. The project is located across multiple regions within the United Kingdom, and interested parties should direct submissions as per the instructions available on the Littlehampton Town Council’s website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants with experience in museum services, particularly those proficient in evaluating governance and funding options for museums. Businesses that can demonstrate a successful track record in similar projects, particularly in managing museum collections and developing strategic plans for cultural institutions, will find this contract appealing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are also considered suitable for this procurement, given the council’s express interest in engaging diverse suppliers. The project's contract period begins on 5th October 2026, running until 30th April 2027, with a total contract value gross amounting to £8,400. This opportunity not only promises a financial incentive but also a chance to contribute to the cultural heritage sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

Littlehampton Museum Options Appraisal Consultant

Notice Description

The Council requires a consultant to identify and appraise potential options concerning the future of Littlehampton Museum, its governance, funding, collections, and housing to enable the Town Council to plan for the museum's future

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c54b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074362-2026
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
£7,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 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
LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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