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title: "GB-London: V&A National Art Library Review"
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# GB-London: V&A National Art Library Review

Buyer: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM (THE "V&A")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a78b8186-4daa-4f74-9c88-2eefdb7f9848

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## Summary

The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is inviting tenders for the "V&A National Art Library Review", focusing on business and management consultancy services. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions open until 6th May 2021. The contract is located in London, UK, and is anticipated to start on 10th May 2021, lasting until 30th November 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £50,000 to £100,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of consultants to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in library service provision and consultancy, particularly those with experience in transformative projects. Organisations that focus on enhancing cultural institutions or have a strong track record in art and design service management will find this tender highly relevant. Given the V&A's crucial context of recovery from pandemic-related challenges, successful participation in this tender can bolster a consultancy's portfolio and enhance reputation within the arts sector.

## Notice

The National Art Library (NAL) is the UK's largest, most significant and accessible dedicated collection of publications relating to art and design. It is one of the top four art libraries in the world. In March 2020, the NAL closed its doors to the public due to the first UK lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The library has remained closed since, offering a limited service for internal and external users. The wider context of the V&A is one of significant financial challenge - the repeated forced closure of the museum has significantly impacted the V&A's business model and operating capability. The V&A is seeking tenders from consultants with demonstrable and successful experience of specialist library service provision and transformation to carry out a review of the National Art Library. For more details, please log on to delta and download the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa741277-6555-47c6-b815-aba36ddc5ffd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM (THE "V&A") |
| Locality | KENSINGTON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 2RL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 10:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa741277-6555-47c6-b815-aba36ddc5ffd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa741277-6555-47c6-b815-aba36ddc5ffd
  26th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-V&A-National-Art-Library-Review/R4NJC24573
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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