--- title: "Soft Market Test - Museums, Libraries and Archives" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbcbe286-e543-4601-8179-0ba088d4e9fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbcbe286-e543-4601-8179-0ba088d4e9fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbcbe286-e543-4601-8179-0ba088d4e9fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbcbe286-e543-4601-8179-0ba088d4e9fc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2017-11-07" --- # Soft Market Test - Museums, Libraries and Archives Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbcbe286-e543-4601-8179-0ba088d4e9fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cbcbe286-e543-4601-8179-0ba088d4e9fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cbcbe286-e543-4601-8179-0ba088d4e9fc.json) ## Summary The Herefordshire Council is conducting a soft market test titled "Soft Market Test - Museums, Libraries and Archives" as part of the planning stage for potential future contracts in the library, museum, and archive services sector. This engagement aims to assess market interest in the delivery of these services, with a deadline for submissions set for 23rd February 2018. The project is located in Hereford, West Midlands, and falls under the cultural services industry category, specifically classified as CPV code 92500000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in cultural services, particularly those experienced in managing libraries, museums, and archives. Companies specialising in recreational-area services or that operate sports facilities and events may also find applicable opportunities to contribute. Engaging with the council during this soft market test allows these organisations to share insights and shape the future service delivery, potentially leading to future contracts if the council decides to solicit formal bids. ## Notice This soft market test is being undertaken to gauge market interest in running all or elements of the museum, library and archive services which is currently operated by Herefordshire Council. The soft market exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of these services. The council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the decision making process - ultimately assessing if there is appetite and potential for the services to be commissioned / transferred to an external organisation. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the tender documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal, if you are not already register with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To Register with Supplying the Southwest Portal (Procontract) click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser address bar; https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203828b4-258b-42b0-aa29-820c6a78af05 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92330000 - Recreational-area services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services - 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services ## Release History - 7 Nov 2017 at 11:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203828b4-258b-42b0-aa29-820c6a78af05 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203828b4-258b-42b0-aa29-820c6a78af05 7th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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