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title: "20/008 The Provision of Museum Collections & Archives Consultancy Services"
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buyer: "TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# 20/008 The Provision of Museum Collections & Archives Consultancy Services

Buyer: TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-797fc7b0-1398-4c58-ba51-1ca047298b37

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Tamworth Borough Council, is focused on the tender titled "20/008 The Provision of Museum Collections & Archives Consultancy Services." This project falls under the category of business organisation services and aims to enhance the management of museum collections and archives. The location for this procurement is Tamworth, United Kingdom. At the current stage, the tender is open for submissions, with a closing deadline set for 2pm on 4th January 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 11th January 2021 and will conclude by 31st March 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is well-suited for soliciting a wide range of submissions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those experienced in museum services, collections management, and digitisation projects. Businesses that specialise in archives consultancy and collection appraisals would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in this tendering process, making it a viable option for emerging firms looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. With a focus on re-accreditation and digitisation of a substantial collection, this project is not only critical for Tamworth Borough Council but also a potential growth avenue for service providers in the cultural heritage sector.

## Notice

Tamworth Borough Council has an ambitious plan to reinvent the way it manages its collections and archives and requires a Contractor with an experienced group of collections and archives specialists to embark on this work. The Contractor will undertake a rapid review of Tamworth Castle's museum collections and archives before preparing and carrying out a series of strategies/ action plans; to ensure preparedness for re-accreditation, to ensure full digitisation of the collection (currently c.40,000 items) and to create an effective and actionable approach to disposals. Additional information: Invitation to tender documentation may be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc . The closing date for the submission of tenders is 2pm on Monday 4th January 2021. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d76c668-60ea-4c05-93da-480007e6b0e2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B79 7BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Tamworth |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79996000 - Business organisation services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 17:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d76c668-60ea-4c05-93da-480007e6b0e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d76c668-60ea-4c05-93da-480007e6b0e2
  8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tamworthbc

## Provenance

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