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title: "Design & Fit-out of Thomas Hardy Exhibition for Wessex Museums"
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# Design & Fit-out of Thomas Hardy Exhibition for Wessex Museums

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deef0185-90b8-410b-a945-0f3aa9fb8a35

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is currently seeking a design company for the "Design & Fit-out of Thomas Hardy Exhibition for Wessex Museums." This project falls under the Recreational, Cultural, and Sporting Services industry category. The procurement process is in the active tender stage, with the tender period closing on 16 April 2020. The contract is set to begin on 1 June 2020 and will run for 12 months, with a maximum budget of £52,000 for the selected supplier. The exhibition will be hosted across four partner museums: Dorset Museum, Poole Museums, The Salisbury Museum, and Wiltshire Museum, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition design and fit-out services. Companies with expertise in managing exhibition projects, particularly those that cater to cultural and historical themes, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, enabling them to leverage their unique capabilities while contributing to the cultural landscape within the region. Engaging with this project could enhance a company’s portfolio and provide valuable experience in the public sector.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a design company to deliver and manage exhibition design and layout, external contractors and exhibition construction for a Thomas Hardy exhibition which will open simultaneously in its four partner museum sites in May 2021. These museums are Dorset Museum; Poole Museums; The Salisbury Museum, and Wiltshire Museum. The start date of the contract shall be 1 June 2020. The contract will be for 12 months. The maximum budget for this contract is PS52,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069594e2-d07c-4276-a7b6-0ef4ebbfee42 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 28 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2020 at 10:45 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069594e2-d07c-4276-a7b6-0ef4ebbfee42
- 16 Mar 2020 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45178662-a9ed-4a21-8994-d1b287a0969c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45178662-a9ed-4a21-8994-d1b287a0969c
  16th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069594e2-d07c-4276-a7b6-0ef4ebbfee42
  16th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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