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title: "Invitation to Tender for ROG 'First Light': Formative Evaluation of Exhibitions and Public Engagement Programme Strands"
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# Invitation to Tender for ROG 'First Light': Formative Evaluation of Exhibitions and Public Engagement Programme Strands

Buyer: NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8c3b50f-8a65-4242-a999-5899510d6856

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## Summary

The National Maritime Museum has initiated a public procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender for ROG 'First Light': Formative Evaluation of Exhibitions and Public Engagement Programme Strands". This tender falls under the industry category of Museum Services, with a specific CPV classification of 92521000. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage and employs an open procedure, inviting interested parties to participate. The project involves formative evaluation services for two key strands of the Royal Observatory Greenwich 'First Light' Project, focusing on Exhibitions and Public Engagement Programmes, organised into two lots. The main location for this contract is London, United Kingdom, with key deadlines including a tender submission end date by 09:30 AM on 26 December 2024, and a contract period running from 7 January 2025 to 1 September 2028. The total contract value is GBP 150,000.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses within the museum services sector, particularly those specialising in evaluation and consultancy. With a total project duration extending over three years, businesses have the potential to form a long-term relationship with a prestigious institution like the National Maritime Museum. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, offering a stable and defined scope of work. The distinct packages provide flexibility, enabling businesses to bid for either or both lots, aligning with their expertise and resource capabilities.

## Notice

RMG is inviting tenders from evaluation consultants for the provision of formative evaluation services for two key strands of the Royal Observatory Greenwich 'First Light' Project; the Exhibitions strand and the Public Engagement Programme strand. The work is divided into 2 separate packages, or Lots: Formative Evaluation for Exhibitions (Lot 1) and Formative Evaluation for Public Engagement Programme (Lot 2)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf29d71-9f2f-488f-8236-0e2bcb148f2c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM |
| Locality | GREENWICH |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 9NF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Park |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92521000 - Museum services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 18:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf29d71-9f2f-488f-8236-0e2bcb148f2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaf29d71-9f2f-488f-8236-0e2bcb148f2c
  21st November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=903170534
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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