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title: "Lancaster City Museums Service Review"
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buyer: "LANCASTER CITY MUSEUM SERVICE"
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# Lancaster City Museums Service Review

Buyer: LANCASTER CITY MUSEUM SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43382565-fa26-45d6-b96f-6100b1e3f0d8

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## Summary

The Lancaster City Museum Service has completed the procurement process for a full service review of its museums, aimed at determining a sustainable future for these cultural institutions. The tender, titled "Lancaster City Museums Service Review," falls under the museum services industry category and covers a wide range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This procurement, initiated through an open procedure, had a tender period ending on 29th July 2024 and the contract period extends from 16th August 2024 to 31st March 2025. The buyer is Lancaster City Museum Service, represented by Carolyn Dalton, and the awarded contract value is £59,875, settled with the supplier Barker Langham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in museum services to contribute to preserving and enhancing cultural heritage. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations focused on social value and the community (VCSE) are particularly well-suited to compete for such tenders. Engaging in this review can provide businesses with a platform to showcase their expertise in sustainable museum management, potentially opening up further opportunities in related sectors. SMEs and VCSEs can leverage their agility and community-focused approaches to offer innovative and sustainable solutions that larger corporations might overlook.

## Notice

Full Service Review of Lancaster City Museums to determine a sustainable future for Lancaster City Museums.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841c5a74-50d0-4b31-8600-9f88d0e7e27b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 27 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,875 |
| 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 | LANCASTER CITY MUSEUM SERVICE |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 1HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARKER LANGHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841c5a74-50d0-4b31-8600-9f88d0e7e27b
- 3 Sep 2024 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9880982-6994-4cf1-930b-357137101a8b
- 12 Jul 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3efd3917-52b7-463a-9ee5-a5d1b1100307
- 12 Jul 2024 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a503cde-e584-47ce-91b3-12108c55bbca
- 8 Jul 2024 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d77879-4d2f-4cbd-82bd-c090868e4e92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/841c5a74-50d0-4b31-8600-9f88d0e7e27b
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9880982-6994-4cf1-930b-357137101a8b
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3efd3917-52b7-463a-9ee5-a5d1b1100307
  12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a503cde-e584-47ce-91b3-12108c55bbca
  12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73d77879-4d2f-4cbd-82bd-c090868e4e92
  8th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/

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