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title: "Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029603"
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buyer: "NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM"
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# Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management Solution

Buyer: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029603

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## Summary

The Natural History Museum in London is currently in the active stage of a tender process for the project titled "Project RECODE: NHM Collections Management Solution." This procurement falls under the goods category and specifically involves a content management software package valued at £5,000,000. The tender period is set to close on 9th August 2021, and bidders are required to submit proposals electronically. This project aims to secure a new collections management solution to enhance the museum’s operational efficiency and audience engagement in line with its strategic vision through to 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in content management systems and digital asset management. The envisioned solution will not only require innovative technological approaches but also a capacity for ongoing support and maintenance following the implementation phase. Companies with a proven track record in similar projects are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of offering tailored solutions that align with the museum's vision for improved audience access and collection sustainability.

## Notice

In line with our new Vision and Strategy to 2031 the Natural History Museum (NHM) is looking to help transform the study of natural history, engage, and involve the widest possible audience, and secure the future of our collections. This will require a new collections management solution and the museum is therefore seeking a supplier that can implement a business operational solution to which the NHM can transition.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In line with our new Vision and Strategy to 2031 the Natural History Museum (NHM) is looking to help transform the study of natural history, engage, and involve the widest possible audience, and secure the future of our collections. This will require a new collections management solution and the museum is therefore seeking a supplier that can implement a business operational solution to which the NHM can transition.

Options: Variant bids and options will be accepted only in accordance with the procurement documents.

Renewal: It is anticipated that a 24-month implementation period is followed by a minimum of 36 months support and maintenance agreement, with the option for the Museum to extend the contract in line with its terms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016065-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | 18 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Additional buyers | THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW7 5BD |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48783000 - Content management software package

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016065-2021
- 24 Feb 2021 at 18:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003739-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhm.ac.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5T7KZR96T8
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Content-management-software-package./5T7KZR96T8

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