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title: "Evaluation of the Museum renewal fund"
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# Evaluation of the Museum renewal fund

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfe0276a-7b0d-4221-a454-d80fa4d5bc72

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## Summary

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport in London has concluded a selective procurement process for the "Evaluation of the Museum Renewal Fund", focused on research and development services. This contract, valued at £639,700, is part of the services industry category and was managed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement was in the award stage as of 5th January 2026, following the tender period's closure on 17th November 2025. The contract started on 8th December 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. Notably, the opportunity was open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to research and development, particularly those with expertise in public sector projects. SMEs and VCSEs can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and gain recognition in the public sector. Large consultancies, like the awarded supplier Frontier Economics Limited, also stand to benefit from the visibility and prestige associated with collaborating with a major governmental department. The contract provides a substantial financial opportunity that could lead to future engagements with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to develop an evaluation for the Museum Renewal Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f18ae8-e422-4523-8f7e-02f280ccdb2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £639,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £639,700 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRONTIER ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f18ae8-e422-4523-8f7e-02f280ccdb2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28f18ae8-e422-4523-8f7e-02f280ccdb2c
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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