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title: "Guest Curator for 'Spirit of Invention' - Exhibition Development and Delivery"
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# Guest Curator for 'Spirit of Invention' - Exhibition Development and Delivery

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-339976e5-f8bc-47b6-bbb7-baa9b7ee158c

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## Summary

The National Archives in Richmond, England, is facilitating a procurement process for the role of Guest Curator for the exhibition 'Spirit of Invention'. This open tender, valued at £16,000, aims to appoint either an individual or a team to curate the exhibition, with a contract period commencing on 3rd June 2022 and concluding on 30th September 2023. The tender period ended on 20th May 2022, and the award decision was published on 4th July 2022, indicating that the process is now in the award stage as an active contract was granted for £19,000 to Ruth Amos.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in curatorial services, particularly SMEs and voluntary or community sector enterprises, to expand their portfolios in cultural and educational services. Companies with expertise in exhibition design, historical curation, and educational programming could greatly benefit from the requirements outlined for this role as they enhance their visibility and capabilities in the recreational and cultural services sector.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a Guest Curator who as part of the core project team will curate and shape the design of the exhibition 'Spirit of Invention' in a multifaceted curatorial and advisory role. The Guest Curator role can be an individual or team who will help devise and lead the Mini Maker sessions, working with them and us to inform the curation of the unique historical records from our collection and shape the gallery experience. You will work with us and the project team to develop the exhibition design, and bridge the gap between our collection and design challenges in the world today.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76103bdc-1f90-4b1e-aabe-b9e94a1762c2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Jun 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,000 |
| 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 NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUTH AMOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76103bdc-1f90-4b1e-aabe-b9e94a1762c2
- 21 Apr 2022 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85333c89-4527-41f2-a59f-7ef3557f64b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76103bdc-1f90-4b1e-aabe-b9e94a1762c2
  4th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85333c89-4527-41f2-a59f-7ef3557f64b1
  21st April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f44c8a7b-4d27-413d-894b-906553827c6f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5989d1b-e97c-4c4c-b292-d3102c29ba3c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34f3b658-4de1-4324-b16d-46a5dbff614f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdd59f85-6d60-4148-8ef1-976dbc670042

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