--- title: "Investigation and options appraisal on providing for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0429c11d-ffb9-45b1-ad3e-6c7fb019155c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0429c11d-ffb9-45b1-ad3e-6c7fb019155c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0429c11d-ffb9-45b1-ad3e-6c7fb019155c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0429c11d-ffb9-45b1-ad3e-6c7fb019155c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND" published: "2019-12-20" --- # Investigation and options appraisal on providing for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives. Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0429c11d-ffb9-45b1-ad3e-6c7fb019155c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0429c11d-ffb9-45b1-ad3e-6c7fb019155c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0429c11d-ffb9-45b1-ad3e-6c7fb019155c.json) ## Summary The Arts Council England is inviting tenders for an investigation and options appraisal regarding the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives in England. This procurement falls within the services industry and is classified under the CPV code 73000000, relating to research and development services. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 24 January 2020. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 9 March 2020 and conclude on 14 September 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £62,500. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological consultancy, research, and development services to engage in a crucial sector project aimed at ensuring sustainable models for the curation of archaeological materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, providing innovative solutions and conducting research and assessments critical to shaping future strategies in the museum and archaeological sectors. Interested parties can access the procurement documents for free through the specified eSourcing portal. ## Notice Arts Council England (ACE) and Historic England (HE) are working in partnership to seek a supplier to undertake an investigation and options appraisal on providing for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives in England. The overarching aim of this work is to understand how the museum and wider archaeological sector can be best supported to ensure a sustainable model for providing future capacity for archaeological archives. Specifically, this research and options appraisal will explore what capacity already exists, its effectiveness, identify the different potential models for meeting future capacity needs and their relative merits, and provide broad estimates of the level of resourcing that might be required to ensure their sustainability. This work will inform the strategic response to the specific recommendations in the Mendoza Review of Museums that addressed this issue. It will inform thinking about future strategies and potential interventions whether through extending current provisions or introducing new approaches. It is anticipated that this will be undertaken through a review of existing research and evidence, targeted consultation and new research and assessment. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, the procurement documents are available, free of charge, at: https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/artscouncil/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bd8a8d-b264-4a2d-9eb7-cc4ad99581a2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 14 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £62,500 | | 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 - 20 Dec 2019 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bd8a8d-b264-4a2d-9eb7-cc4ad99581a2 - 20 Dec 2019 at 10:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bd8a8d-b264-4a2d-9eb7-cc4ad99581a2 - 20 Dec 2019 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bd8a8d-b264-4a2d-9eb7-cc4ad99581a2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61bd8a8d-b264-4a2d-9eb7-cc4ad99581a2 20th December 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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