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title: "Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06552a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06552a

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, a public authority under the central government located in London, recently completed the procurement process titled "Sound and Vision Galleries Access Evaluation." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and museum consultancy services. The process utilised an open competition method under a below-threshold classification. The final award for the contract was completed by June 2026, following an initial tender period that ended on 8th March 2026. The contracting phase lasted from 6th April 2026 to 31st August 2026, with the contract valued at £20,000 net and £24,000 gross. The outcome of this tender presents a robust engagement in enhancing the accessibility of new gallery spaces within the museum structure.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in design and research consultancy, particularly those specialising in museum and exhibition services. Companies like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions for accessibility and visitor engagement can leverage such opportunities to secure contracts that drive their growth in the sector. The completion of this open tender process by Sick in the City CIC, an SME based in Birmingham, highlights the potential for competitive advantage in public sector engagements, promoting inclusivity and access within high-profile cultural institutions. This procurement demonstrates a viable entry point for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in collaboration with reputable national organisations.

## Notice

The Museum is seeking to appoint a consultant to perform a comprehensive access evaluation of the new galleries and their suite of accessible resources. Please see Appendix 1 - Sound and Vision Access Evaluation Brief for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051358-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SICK IN THE CITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051358-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 15:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051358-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013943-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sciencemuseumgroup/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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