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title: "Access Audit of NSMM, SIM and Locomotion"
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# Access Audit of NSMM, SIM and Locomotion

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b463386-1712-4c55-a650-528771fed40c

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group is seeking suppliers for an Access Audit of its sites, including the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, and Locomotion in Shildon. The tender, designated as MT221400, is currently at the active stage following its publication on 11th December 2020. It follows an open procurement method with an estimated value of £55,000. Interested businesses should note that the tender period concludes on 4th January 2021, while the contract itself is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2021 and run until 31st March 2021 across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for service providers specialising in auditing and accessibility consulting, particularly those keen on enhancing inclusivity in public spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on environmental and social governance practices would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Suppliers that can demonstrate a commitment to improving visitor experiences by devising prioritised and costed accessibility measures will likely find this opportunity particularly advantageous as the Science Museum Group aims to empower its workforce in achieving a more inclusive environment.

## Notice

The Science Museum Group wishes to appoint a Supplier to provide an Access Audit of the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, and Locomotion, Shildon. We wish the audit to highlight prioritised and costed actions to increase accessibility. Importantly, this work should take into consideration internal knowledge on areas which are known to need improvement and forward actions and plans regarding accessibility already in place at each site. It should also ensure colleagues feel invested and empowered to act once the research is completed to ensure our sites are inclusive for all visitors and colleagues and accessible to the broadest possible audience.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde6348-bb3c-4b25-8088-3265a24f4859 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2020 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde6348-bb3c-4b25-8088-3265a24f4859

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bde6348-bb3c-4b25-8088-3265a24f4859
  11th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC160988
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

## Provenance

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