--- title: "Freelance Conservator for 'The Hold'" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2842b56-09f2-4e0c-8926-6a1714d39e90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2842b56-09f2-4e0c-8926-6a1714d39e90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2842b56-09f2-4e0c-8926-6a1714d39e90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2842b56-09f2-4e0c-8926-6a1714d39e90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SUFFOLK SOURCING" published: "2019-01-28" --- # Freelance Conservator for 'The Hold' Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2842b56-09f2-4e0c-8926-6a1714d39e90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2842b56-09f2-4e0c-8926-6a1714d39e90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2842b56-09f2-4e0c-8926-6a1714d39e90.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Suffolk Sourcing, a division of Suffolk County Council, seeking a Freelance Conservator for 'The Hold', a new heritage facility developed in partnership with the University of Suffolk. The project aims to enhance the delivery of formal and informal learning activities. The tender is classified under services related to specialist organisations and cultural services. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with the submission deadline having been set for midday on 24 September 2018. The contract period runs from 22 October 2018 to 22 October 2020, taking place in the East of England at postal code IP1 2BX. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the conservation, heritage, and cultural services sectors. Companies with expertise in the management of archival materials, digitisation processes, and collections management could be particularly well-suited to fulfil this role. By participating, these businesses can expand their portfolios and establish lasting relationships with public sector entities, contributing to community heritage and educational initiatives. ## Notice Suffolk County Council (Suffolk Record Office - SRO) and the University of Suffolk (UoS) have formed a partnership to deliver an exciting new heritage facility, called The Hold and to transform the SRO's approach to delivering formal and informal learning activities across the county. An experienced conservator familiar with the operation of passive strongrooms is required for 24 months from October 2018 - October 2020 to work 18.5 hours a week. Most of the work during the first 9 months will be associated with the preparation for and the digitisation of maps and documents. The reminder of the time will be spent on the preparations for and the movement of collections into The Hold. ITT Submission deadline = Midday 24/09/18 Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be access 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/004c8b6b-d488-41de-9294-03e295f0db88 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | 21 Oct 2018 - 22 Oct 2020 | | 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 | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SUFFOLK SOURCING | | Locality | SUFFOLK | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP1 2BX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich | | Local authority | Ipswich | | Electoral ward | Gipping | | Westminster constituency | Ipswich | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THIS CONTRACT WAS NOT AWARDED TO A SUPPLIER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 98113000 - Services furnished by specialist organisations ## Release History - 28 Jan 2019 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004c8b6b-d488-41de-9294-03e295f0db88 - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db - 4 Sep 2018 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/004c8b6b-d488-41de-9294-03e295f0db88 28th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa7fedc-a4b2-44c9-bcf9-1e7ff5a236db 4th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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