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title: "Early Years and Objects Research Project"
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# Early Years and Objects Research Project

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53ed1c2d-1790-4c07-aebf-ac8bb0e36e26

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, located in London, is currently conducting an open tender for the "Early Years and Objects Research Project." This initiative aims to engage children aged 4 to 7 with science and technology in museum settings. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 19th November 2021. The contract is expected to start on 29th November 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022, falling under the category of research consultancy services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in market research and child engagement, to contribute to a pioneering project that could enhance educational experiences in museums. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, given the project's focus on innovative methods to engage young audiences. Successful involvement in this contract could lead to further collaborations with the Science Museum Group and potentially other museums across the sector.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide research services to support the ground-breaking Early Years and Objects research project at the Science Museum. The project is looking into the development and implementation of innovative ways to engage children aged 4 to 7 with science and technology objects in a museum setting will support not only work at the Science Museum (SM), but also at other museums in the Science Museum Group (SMG) and the wider sector. It contributes to the creation of a body of research and experience around the audience of 4 to 7 year olds, which will have the potential to inform both ongoing and future initiatives. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aa1f9c-4332-456e-8273-38c24f9ca239 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2DD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2021 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aa1f9c-4332-456e-8273-38c24f9ca239

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29aa1f9c-4332-456e-8273-38c24f9ca239
  29th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk

## Provenance

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