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title: "Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ba2"
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# Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support)

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ba2

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has successfully completed a public procurement process aimed at creating a Conservation Management Plan for the Tides of Change Project. The project, located in Hartlepool, falls under the services category and specifically targets library, archives, museums, and other cultural services. The procurement process, conducted through an open competition with procurement methods detailing below-threshold open competition, reached the award stage on 1st November 2025. The awarded contract was signed on 27th October 2025, with an active period extending from 1st November 2025 to 1st April 2026, valued at £15,000. Spencer & Fry Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, has been selected as the supplier for this project, aligning with Hartlepool Borough Council's initiative to support sub-central government cultural development.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation management and cultural services. The Tides of Change Project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, represents a prime opportunity for SMEs with experience in museum and gallery conservation, highlighting expertise in developing conservation management plans in adherence to National Lottery Heritage Fund's best practice guidelines. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, research and development consultancy services in cultural conservation can greatly benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. This aligns with Hartlepool Borough Council's commitment to revitalising cultural assets, providing a stable foundation for enterprises aiming to expand their portfolio in the cultural and environmental service sectors.

## Notice

Conservation Management Plan (Cultural, Conservation and Collections Management Support) for the Tides of Change Project in Hartlepool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070467-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,500 |
| Lots value | £14,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPENCER & FRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070467-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057079-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070467-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057079-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/good-practice-guidance/conservation-planning
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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