--- title: "Archives Consultancy - South Yorkshire Archives Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-08" --- # Archives Consultancy - South Yorkshire Archives Partnership Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b71d726a-cf77-49fc-9675-6cb3a6e28308.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council has initiated a tender process titled "Archives Consultancy - South Yorkshire Archives Partnership," aimed at enhancing audience engagement and preparing for funding applications. This procurement falls within the research and development services category and is located in the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 8th April 2021 and is currently in the open procurement stage, with submissions due by 16th April 2021. The project has a total value of £15,000 and is expected to commence on 23rd April 2021, concluding by 23rd June 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in audience development, research methodologies, and cultural services. Small and micro enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on engaging diverse demographics and improving access to archive services across South Yorkshire. Businesses with experience in community consultation and strategic planning for cultural organisations will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. ## Notice This tender seeks consultants to develop an audience engagement plan and to prepare us to apply for external funding for a step change in service provision for our audiences. 1. Review our existing audience data and service offer / activities to establish who uses us - demographics, location, reason for use, etc, how do these users access our services? How much South Yorkshire crossover is there? 2. Undertake research into who doesn't use us - demographics, location, etc. Why don't they use us? What would encourage them to use us? 3. Consult with non-users (for examples schools / colleges / universities / community groups, etc) to further understand what would encourage them to take advantage of archive services across South Yorkshire. 4. Present options for focusing on particular groups that we may wish to reach (this may be geographically based, or age based, etc.) 5. Develop a set of deliverable activities to reach out to our target audiences and a detailed action plan to broaden our audiences and extend our reach. 6. Create an Audience Development Plan for the partnership (to include both digital and in person audiences). 7. Use the results of the Audience Development Plan to create an expression of Interest to the National Heritage Lottery Fund (NHLF) for a major application for PS500,000+ to them for a step change in service provision (improved access and audience engagement). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880cfe84-1042-445f-b0db-df69b3902429 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Apr 2021 - 23 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2021 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880cfe84-1042-445f-b0db-df69b3902429 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/880cfe84-1042-445f-b0db-df69b3902429 8th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f6feb342-3f98-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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