--- title: "14-18 NOW: Executive Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2217e94e-1391-4225-ac64-a192e9d1ebdf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2217e94e-1391-4225-ac64-a192e9d1ebdf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2217e94e-1391-4225-ac64-a192e9d1ebdf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2217e94e-1391-4225-ac64-a192e9d1ebdf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED" published: "2018-03-29" --- # 14-18 NOW: Executive Consultant Buyer: IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2217e94e-1391-4225-ac64-a192e9d1ebdf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2217e94e-1391-4225-ac64-a192e9d1ebdf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2217e94e-1391-4225-ac64-a192e9d1ebdf.json) ## Summary The Imperial War Museum Trading Company Limited is seeking an Executive Consultant for the "14-18 NOW" project, with the tender currently in the planning stage. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within office-support services, and the contract period is scheduled from 1 May 2018 to 11 January 2019. Interested parties should submit their proposals by 19 April 2018, with an overall contract value of £18,000 and a minimum value set at £16,000. The delivery address for services will be based in London, United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those with experience in large-scale project management within the arts sector. Businesses with expertise in supporting high-level boards and crafting reports for public funders would be well-positioned to compete for this consultancy role. The position requires the ability to manage strategic issues and communication with various stakeholders, making it ideal for SMEs seeking to leverage their skills in a high-profile project while gaining further exposure within the cultural sector. ## Notice The brief 14-18 NOW is embarking on its final and largest season of commissions across the UK, and wishes to add resilience and capacity to the senior executive during the season by engaging a freelance part-time Executive Consultant. www.1418now.org.uk/season/2018/ The Executive Consultant will support the Director and the Executive Producer across the range of their responsibilities, as appropriate, including: * As required by the Director, supporting the producers, curator and other team members on major strategic and project issues * Managing the process of preparing papers for the 14-18 NOW Board and the Board's Finance & Planning Committee, including drafting papers. Both bodies meet on a quarterly cycle * Managing the process of preparing 14-18 NOW's quarterly and biannual reports to funders, including drafting reports The contract will run from May 1 2018 to January 11 2019. The Executive Consultant will provide their own workspace and equipment, and 14-18 NOW will provide meeting rooms as required. The contract may require travel outside London, for which expenses will be reimbursed in line with 14-18 NOW's standard policies. The Executive Consultant will be highly skilled in their field, with particular experience of: * successfully managing large-scale projects and budgets in a variety of artforms and settings * working with a range of different arts organisations in various parts of the UK * reporting to and supporting high-level Boards * reporting on large-scale projects to a range of public and lottery funders Response to the Brief Prospective Executive Consultants are invited to submit proposals that detail: * Relevant experience giving examples of similar work undertaken * What approach the Executive Consultant would bring to the work, including how the work will fit with the Executive Consultant's other professional commitments * Proposed fees * Two appropriate referees * Complete the Company Questionnaire attached as Schedule 1 All tenders returns will be evaluated equally in accordance with the above criteria. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aaa31d6-70c7-4bce-85c9-ced351ec331f | | 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 | 29 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 11 Jan 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | 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 | IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 6HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | St George's | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79500000 - Office-support services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2018 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aaa31d6-70c7-4bce-85c9-ced351ec331f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0aaa31d6-70c7-4bce-85c9-ced351ec331f 29th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32970e40-10b7-4b81-9ed8-87b43d261724 Tender/Contract information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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