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title: "Sound and Galleries - Summative Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065559"
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buyer: "SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP"
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# Sound and Galleries - Summative Evaluation

Buyer: SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065559

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## Summary

The Science Museum Group, based in London, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Sound and Galleries - Summative Evaluation" project. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting evaluation consultancy services and museum-exhibition services. The procurement process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, was awarded to the company Ethnic Dimension, a small or medium-sized enterprise. The contract, valued at £30,000 (net of VAT), was signed on 20th May 2026, and it began on the same date, set to conclude on 31st August 2026. The process reflects a structured approach to evaluating the Sound and Vision galleries, ensuring comprehensive outcomes.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in evaluation and research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in museum and exhibition domains. SMEs, in particular, may find such openings advantageous to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their competence in high-profile public sector projects. The open competition nature of the tender also encourages a diverse range of companies to participate, raising the potential for increased visibility and industry recognition. Those businesses that can deliver customised and detailed evaluations will be well-suited to compete successfully in similar future tenders by public authorities such as the Science Museum Group.

## Notice

The museum wishes to appoint a consultant to undertake a comprehensive summative evaluation of the Sound and Vision galleries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051345-2026 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | ETHNIC DIMENSION |

## 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
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051345-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 16:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014029-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 16:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014014-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051345-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014029-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014014-2026
  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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