--- title: "Signing Science" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5f2dcb5-046f-42c3-b313-21b4ba9cb0ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5f2dcb5-046f-42c3-b313-21b4ba9cb0ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f2dcb5-046f-42c3-b313-21b4ba9cb0ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f2dcb5-046f-42c3-b313-21b4ba9cb0ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP" published: "2022-01-24" --- # Signing Science Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5f2dcb5-046f-42c3-b313-21b4ba9cb0ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e5f2dcb5-046f-42c3-b313-21b4ba9cb0ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e5f2dcb5-046f-42c3-b313-21b4ba9cb0ba.json) ## Summary The Science Museum Group is currently seeking tenders for the "Signing Science" project, which focuses on enhancing British Sign Language services for its audiences. This procurement falls under the category of research consultancy services and will take place in London, with the contract period spanning from 18 March 2022 to 17 March 2023. The tender process is at the active stage, with submissions closing on 28 February 2022. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wide range of bidders. This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in accessibility and inclusivity within the STEM fields. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in working with diverse audiences and a background in British Sign Language or related areas will be well-positioned to compete for this opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is designed to support their participation in public procurement processes. ## Notice The 'Signing Science' Project aims to work in collaboration with a Consultant(s) to review our current British Sign Language offer for audiences, across Science Museum Group (SMG) and provide recommendations for future development. The project is strategically supported by SMG's core value of being Open for All and specifically focusses our commitment to 'engaging everyone with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths' (STEM). This contract (March 2022 - March 2023) supports phase one and two of the project, which are detailed below. It is anticipated that phase three (delivery of BSL content) will be commissioned in 2023 and will be informed through the research and final recommendations of the service provider. Additional information: You can view our tender documents and apply for the opportunity here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79938a5d-e8fb-4625-b512-b691b1785764 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2DD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73120000 - Experimental development services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2022 at 18:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79938a5d-e8fb-4625-b512-b691b1785764 - 24 Jan 2022 at 17:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79938a5d-e8fb-4625-b512-b691b1785764 - 24 Jan 2022 at 17:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79938a5d-e8fb-4625-b512-b691b1785764 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79938a5d-e8fb-4625-b512-b691b1785764 24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home - https://www.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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