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title: "Dynamic collections curation and management"
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# Dynamic collections curation and management

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03fd24b8-c4cc-4985-a749-7de6173cbec9

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## Summary

The Arts Council England (ACE) is presently seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Dynamic collections curation and management." This initiative is part of a collaborative effort with the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to conduct research within the museum sector, aimed at enhancing responses to the recommendations of the Mendoza Review. The tender is classified under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code 73000000). It was published on 14th January 2019, with the tender period concluding on 1st February 2019, and the anticipated contract period starting on 11th February 2019 and ending by 15th April 2019. The total value of this opportunity is £37,500. 

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research, consultancy, and cultural services, particularly those with a focus on museums and heritage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the procurement method, classified as "Other - Non OJEU," aligns well with innovative approaches and local knowledge. The chosen supplier will play a crucial role in addressing key recommendations, making this an attractive project for businesses aiming to influence the future direction of museum curation and management.

## Notice

Arts Council England (ACE) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) are working in partnership to seek a supplier, or suppliers, to undertake research related to dynamic collections curation and management within the museum sector. The overarching objective of this research is to better understand how the museum sector can be supported to address the Mendoza Review's recommendations in this area more effectively. Specifically, this research will explore what support already exists and its effectiveness and inform thinking around the types of interventions that may extend or strengthen approaches, whether through changing current programmes or developing new ones. It is anticipated that this will be undertaken through a review of existing research or evidence outlining previous activity and impact, including projects or programmes funded by ACE, HLF and other relevant sector bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce3d521-0a79-492e-b714-2240bd067440 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Non OJEU |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 15 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2019 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce3d521-0a79-492e-b714-2240bd067440

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce3d521-0a79-492e-b714-2240bd067440
  14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.artscouncil.org.uk

## Provenance

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