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title: "Research for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives."
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# Research for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives.

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-209f7778-ec0b-4c94-93f0-dc4a1f68e8d4

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by The Arts Council England, involves a tender titled "Research for the long-term storage and curation of archaeological archives," classified under research and development services. This procurement is located in London, England, and is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the contract commencement on 10th March 2020 and completion anticipated by 21st September 2020. The total value of the contract is £62,215, and it was awarded through a direct procurement method using a single tender action.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in academic research, consultancy services, and the cultural heritage sector, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for archaeological archiving. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find particularly suitable pathways to grow their business by engaging in similar projects, enhancing their capabilities in the field of sustainable resource management for the arts and archaeology.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09047659-4217-40a8-b4b0-acc69c1b7d15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 21 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,215 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09047659-4217-40a8-b4b0-acc69c1b7d15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09047659-4217-40a8-b4b0-acc69c1b7d15
  6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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