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IWM/2627/APE/3510: Post-1945 Conflict Formative Audience Insight at IWM

IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS

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28 Jul 2026 at 07:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Imperial War Museums, a central government public authority based in London, is actively seeking a research partner through an open competition tender process to enhance audience engagement for post-1945 conflict exhibitions. The project, titled "IWM/2627/APE/3510: Post-1945 Conflict Formative Audience Insight at IWM," requires expertise in research and social service sectors. Located across IWM London, IWM Duxford, and IWM North, the tender emphasises understanding visitor motivations and interests, with an engagement budget of £18,000 gross. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 17th August 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 21st August 2026, with the contract running from 21st September to 15th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, survey, and social research services to collaborate with a notable institution, potentially boosting company profiles and expanding client portfolios. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs given the qualitative award criteria focusing on quality and cost-value assessments, making it an ideal opportunity for those keen to make meaningful contributions to cultural organisations and public sector projects. The open competition format ensures a transparent and competitive procurement process, encouraging high-quality proposals from capable research service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IWM/2627/APE/3510: Post-1945 Conflict Formative Audience Insight at IWM

Notice Description

IWM is seeking a research partner to help us better understand and engage both visitors and non-visitors by exploring audience awareness, motivations, interests and expectations relating to post-1945 conflict displays (either permanent or temporary exhibitions) at IWM London, IWM Duxford, and IWM North. Access Code: E469S6SP97 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-services./E469S6SP97 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E469S6SP97

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071007-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
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

73110000 - Research services

79311000 - Survey services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Sep 2026 - 15 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 6HZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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