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title: "Evaluation consultancy for Tides of Change"
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# Evaluation consultancy for Tides of Change

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7c9f4c9-675b-44cb-9de0-4008c896b49b

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) has concluded a procurement process seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant to assess the impact of the "Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle" project. This tender falls under the industry category of Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings (CPV code 92520000). The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the resulting contract has been awarded to Economic Research Services Limited. Key dates include the tender publication on 16 January 2025, submission deadline on 17 February 2025, and the contract period commencing from 1 April 2025 to 1 June 2029. The services are to be delivered within and potentially beyond the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in museum and preservation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which focus on evaluation and consultancy within historical and cultural projects would particularly benefit. Through this engagement, businesses can expand their portfolios by contributing to impactful public projects, thereby boosting their credibility and expertise in the sector. The long contract period ensures sustained business growth and stability. Businesses capable of performing comprehensive front-end, formative, and summative evaluations will be well-suited to compete for similar projects in the future.

## Notice

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking an experienced Evaluation Consultant to assess and measure the impact of the Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle project. We are looking to appoint an Evaluation Consultant to assess and analyse the project and its associated activities through front end, formative and summative evaluation. The NEPO E-Procurement Portal is being used for this Tender. In order to express your interest please register as a supplier on the NEPO. https://procontract.due-north.com. Once you have registered please view the opportunities register. The reference for this tender is as follows:- Procontract Reference No. DN 748844 Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Monday, 17th February 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d87156a-72b9-435f-924b-4731529bf883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,450 |
| 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 | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d87156a-72b9-435f-924b-4731529bf883
- 16 Jan 2025 at 15:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612185b9-20bb-4fcb-9e6f-710b38cbecf0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d87156a-72b9-435f-924b-4731529bf883
  31st March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/612185b9-20bb-4fcb-9e6f-710b38cbecf0
  16th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com

## Provenance

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