--- title: "NML True Colours school programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c08316a3-66ee-4e15-937a-a7a1053e4def" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c08316a3-66ee-4e15-937a-a7a1053e4def" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c08316a3-66ee-4e15-937a-a7a1053e4def.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c08316a3-66ee-4e15-937a-a7a1053e4def.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE" published: "2017-11-16" --- # NML True Colours school programme Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c08316a3-66ee-4e15-937a-a7a1053e4def [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c08316a3-66ee-4e15-937a-a7a1053e4def) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c08316a3-66ee-4e15-937a-a7a1053e4def.json) ## Summary The National Museums On Merseyside is conducting a tender for the "NML True Colours school programme", aimed at developing and delivering an educational programme related to the Terracotta Warriors exhibition. This initiative falls under the industry category of primary education services and recreational and cultural services, and is located in Liverpool, North West England. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a contract period commencing on 6 November 2017 and concluding on 30 October 2018. Key associated dates include a tender submission deadline of 25 September 2017 and a programme delivery start date of 19 February 2018. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations specialising in educational programme design and delivery, particularly those that can demonstrate experience in managing creative teams for cultural events. Prospective bidders should possess strong creative, organisational, and management skills to collaborate seamlessly with the National Museums On Merseyside, ensuring the educational programme aligns with the exhibition's objectives. This project represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the cultural and educational sectors to expand their portfolio and engage with a major national exhibition. ## Notice Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the Development & delivery of Terracotta Warriors True Colours school programme An Artistic Producer is required to manage an educational project for the forthcoming Terracotta Warriors exhibition. The project is expected to start on 16 October 2017 and end on 30 October 2018. An experienced organisation is required with the creative, organisational and management skills to provide and manage a creative team (director, writer, composer, teacher, designer) to develop & deliver the Terracotta Warriors True Colours school programme as specified above. The organisation will work closely with NML and its staff to create a programme that works seamlessly with NML's operational and educational requirements. Backdrop, music, script and resources will be ready by 30 November when rehearsals will commence. The programme will be ready to deliver to schools by 31 January. Programme delivery and evaluation will run from 19 February until 30 October 2018.The contract involves organising and delivering training for teachers. An exhibition of 12 Terracotta Warriors from the tomb of China's First Emperor (whose reign began in 246BC) will be returning to the UK for an exhibition at World Museum, Liverpool from February to October 2018. This is the first time in more than 30 years that spectacular Class 1 National Cultural Treasures will be brought to a museum in the UK outside London. The Terracotta Army represents one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century and the exhibition will raise awareness of the importance of China. Since 1974 archaeologists have unearthed more than 8,000 life-sized Terracotta Warriors from underground tombs. Each warrior is individual: together, in this exhibition, they help us understand about everyday life in China over two thousand years ago. Demand for the exhibition will be significant. The exhibition offers wonderful educational opportunities ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169958dc-cc75-4f20-8111-ff1958a521fb | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 30 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,500 | | 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS ON MERSEYSIDE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HOPE STREET (TRADING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 80100000 - Primary education services - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2017 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169958dc-cc75-4f20-8111-ff1958a521fb - 20 Sep 2017 at 10:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9255c4c-efa6-4e1a-8fb4-928cade24bc0 - 31 Aug 2017 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9255c4c-efa6-4e1a-8fb4-928cade24bc0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/169958dc-cc75-4f20-8111-ff1958a521fb 16th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9255c4c-efa6-4e1a-8fb4-928cade24bc0 20th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/997ba6a9-8b75-45f9-a939-3e2225d80037 Tender Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e81b0a35-44e0-40fb-a056-9bb4aa187576 Appendix A - T2 Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65e311c1-c5ec-416b-b2d7-6ef25d0ff455 Appendix B - NML Supplemental Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8855d66-1da4-4d4a-b2d7-43c9d6a75d67 Appendix C - Safety Guidelines for Contractors 2015 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e972b726-a0b9-4970-84cb-f7fe2de91cf9 Appendix D - H & S Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb65a812-fbe8-48c4-b83f-9307b28beb1c Appendix E - NML Procurement Protocol - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fdc63b3e-7356-4201-890e-53ce4b5ade02 Appendix F - Service Provider Agreement - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/221465d6-0af1-4919-95a2-86f269af72a1 NML True Colours Schools Programme Q&As ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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