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title: "GB-London: V&A National Art Library Review"
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buyer: "THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM (THE \"V&A\")"
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# GB-London: V&A National Art Library Review

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM (THE "V&A")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a537fb4-f6ab-4f54-bc58-819a0d8da6f6

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London, seeking tenders for a review of the National Art Library. This project was classified under business and management consultancy services. The procurement method was open, but the process has been confirmed as concluded with no contract awarded, as it was cancelled prior to the end date of the tender period on 7th May 2021. The intended contract period was set from 10th May 2021 to 30th November 2021. The library is located in Kensington, London. 

This tender represented an opportunity primarily for large firms and organisations specialising in library service provision and consultancy, particularly those with experience in transforming public services. The cancellation of the tender may present alternative opportunities for businesses that can offer innovative solutions to the challenges faced by the V&A, especially in the context of its recent financial difficulties prompted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses well-suited to compete would typically include management consultants and specialised library service providers experienced in cultural institutions.

## Notice

The National Art Library (NAL) is the UK's largest, most significant and accessible dedicated collection of publications relating to art and design. It is one of the top four art libraries in the world. In March 2020, the NAL closed its doors to the public due to the first UK lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The library has remained closed since, offering a limited service for internal and external users. The wider context of the V&A is one of significant financial challenge - the repeated forced closure of the museum has significantly impacted the V&A's business model and operating capability. The V&A sought tenders from consultants with demonstrable and successful experience of specialist library service provision and transformation to carry out a review of the National Art Library. PLEASE NOTE: This is not an advertisement of a new opportunity but a notice to confirm that the procurement process has been concluded Additional information: Contract not awarded, this tender process is cancelled

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a65ee2-c02d-4952-8cac-78fb5c013870 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM (THE "V&A") |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N/A, CONTRACT NOT AWARDED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a65ee2-c02d-4952-8cac-78fb5c013870

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a65ee2-c02d-4952-8cac-78fb5c013870
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=597287395
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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