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title: "Cultural and Heritage Strategy"
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# Cultural and Heritage Strategy

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a316aa53-ebac-43cb-9c78-88c6917cdc41

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## Summary

West Suffolk Council is seeking consultancy services to draft a 5-Year Cultural and Heritage Strategy aimed at promoting and developing the cultural and heritage sectors across West Suffolk. This tender, classified under "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services" (CPV: 92500000) and "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV: 73200000), falls under the services category and is in the tender stage. The process is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. Key dates include the publication date on 5 December 2024 and the tender period ending on 20 January 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 24 February 2025 to 30 June 2025. The project location is in the East of England, particularly Suffolk (postal code IP33 3YU).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in cultural and heritage sectors or research and development consultancy services. Companies with experience in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and securing external funding would find this tender especially beneficial. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, facilitate connections with key stakeholders, and establish a presence in the thriving cultural and creative sector of West Suffolk. Firms positioned to inspire and collaboratively work towards shared cultural objectives are well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

West Suffolk Council wishes to commission a consultancy to draft a 5 Year Cultural and Heritage Strategy. The strategy should realise the Council's ambition and vision to promote and develop the cultural and heritage sectors across West Suffolk and act as catalyst to build on what is already a well-established and recognised culture and creative sector, act as a lever to attract external funding, embolden the sector to work collaboratively towards shared aims, and inspire people to access, celebrate and conserve our Culture and Heritage. This commission will seek to engage with residents, key stakeholders and partner organisations. It is expected that this Strategy and Delivery plan will completed by June 2025 . Additional information: Invitation to Tender Documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc8a83b-946b-4428-839d-f31a82a73b07 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc8a83b-946b-4428-839d-f31a82a73b07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc8a83b-946b-4428-839d-f31a82a73b07
  5th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Council/single_council/index.cfm
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Provenance

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