--- title: "104255 Provenance Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a4a6c59-dd74-4edb-b2e7-06962841c97f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a4a6c59-dd74-4edb-b2e7-06962841c97f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a4a6c59-dd74-4edb-b2e7-06962841c97f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a4a6c59-dd74-4edb-b2e7-06962841c97f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA, AND SPORT" published: "2024-11-11" --- # 104255 Provenance Research Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA, AND SPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a4a6c59-dd74-4edb-b2e7-06962841c97f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a4a6c59-dd74-4edb-b2e7-06962841c97f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a4a6c59-dd74-4edb-b2e7-06962841c97f.json) ## Summary The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is inviting tenders for a contract titled "104255 Provenance Research". This procurement process focuses on research services to investigate the provenance of cultural objects within the export licensing system. With a total budget of £40,000, the contract will run from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2025. This tender falls under the Research and Development Consultancy Services category. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, this open procedure procurement requires submissions by 25th November 2024 through the Atamis portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for research businesses specialising in cultural heritage and provenance research. The ability to influence the export licensing process opens pathways for growth in the consultancy sector by establishing expertise in a niche yet crucial area. Companies with strong backgrounds in provenance verification or those employing innovative research methodologies will be well-suited for this tender, particularly those looking to establish or expand their foothold in governmental cultural research services. ## Notice The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) ('the Department') is inviting Tenders for a contract for research services to investigate the provenance of cultural objects in the export licensing system. The research will investigate how to determine provenance, the issues which arise when dealing with objects with incomplete provenance, and the methods used in other countries to verify provenance. Please submit tender responses through the Atamis portal (linked in the ITT) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a66ee7-74d2-46f2-b8a6-69b04df2009d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA, AND SPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a66ee7-74d2-46f2-b8a6-69b04df2009d - 11 Nov 2024 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fc0b43-95b6-4c22-995b-8235fef07194 - 11 Nov 2024 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84053722-6b86-4742-b4f6-37adfae168e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a66ee7-74d2-46f2-b8a6-69b04df2009d 11th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0fc0b43-95b6-4c22-995b-8235fef07194 11th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84053722-6b86-4742-b4f6-37adfae168e3 11th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f388762c-9a26-417e-b406-2abd9fc3a5b6 Appendix E - Draft Contract for 104255 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74f69a96-c3d7-4a4d-8c82-92f09beb3147 104255 - Provenance Research ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a21e3b42-57ef-4c28-97f1-8c3ec72790fd Appendix E - Draft Contract for 104255 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72b90b5c-9462-432a-a678-6e441b74cbe6 104255 - Provenance Research ITT - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eabc1a6b-7d2c-4744-875c-7a66ec582801 Appendix E - Draft Contract for 104255 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/331a906e-e39b-4bfd-b52d-8e1b9909d3a7 104255 - Provenance Research ITT ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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