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title: "Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management Solution"
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buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
published: "2021-07-09"
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# Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management Solution

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391bb893-3190-4d09-a49e-ac1d81ad390a

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum (NHM) in London is currently conducting a tender for the "Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management Solution." This initiative aims to transform natural history studies and ensure the sustainability of collections through a new business operational solution. The procurement method employed is a selective negotiated procedure, with a total budget of £5,000,000. The tender period will conclude on 9th August 2021, and the contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting until 31st March 2029. The industry category is classified under content management software packages.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing innovative content management solutions, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate agility and bespoke service capabilities. Companies with expertise in software development and project implementation for cultural institutions could find this contract particularly relevant. The engagement with the NHM can not only enhance visibility but also foster long-term partnerships within the realm of public sector procurement.

## Notice

In line with our new Vision and Strategy to 2031 the Natural History Museum (NHM) is looking to help transform the study of natural history, engage, and involve the widest possible audience, and secure the future of our collections. This will require a new collections management solution and the museum is therefore seeking a supplier that can implement a business operational solution to which the NHM can transition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ea3820-e532-4afb-8bf4-be275aac7243 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48783000 - Content management software package

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ea3820-e532-4afb-8bf4-be275aac7243

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29ea3820-e532-4afb-8bf4-be275aac7243
  9th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Content-management-software-package./5T7KZR96T8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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