--- title: "Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-17" --- # Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project Evaluation Buyer: LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0672f2.json) ## Summary Littlehampton Town Council is seeking an evaluation consultant for the Transforming Littlehampton Museum Project, with the procurement process currently in the tender update stage as of 17 April 2026. The industry category is museum services, and the project is based in Littlehampton, United Kingdom, specifically aiming to reflect the diverse community culture in its evaluation. This tender offers an open procedure with key deadlines approaching, including tender submission by 23 April 2026 and award announcement by 15 May 2026. The project will commence from 1 June 2026 with completion by 31 January 2029. The contract value is estimated at £5,000 (net) with a gross amount of £6,000. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancies specialising in evaluation methodologies and community-focused projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can offer personalised approaches and participate in a community-driven evaluation framework, leveraging their expertise to effectively engage stakeholders and develop suitable evaluation methods. Companies with relevant experience in museum services and a strong methodological approach would be well-positioned to compete, particularly if they demonstrate superior communication skills and innovative evaluation strategies tailored to mixed-method projects. ## Notice We require an evaluation consultant to design and deliver the full evaluation process for the Transforming Littlehampton Museum project. The consultant will: * Develop an NLHF compliant Evaluation Plan using a logic model framework * Design appropriate methods to collect quantitative and qualitative evidence * Produce surveys, questionnaires and other tools to be used by Museum staff and community participants * Facilitate focus groups, interviews, and other participatory evaluation activities (in person or online) * Evaluate progress at key project stages * Meet regularly (minimum six times) with the Museum Curator and Project Officer to discuss progress and findings * Produce a final Evaluation Report by 31 January 2029 * Present findings to the Community Resources Committee in March/April 2029 The methodology must reflect the highly community-driven nature of the project and be sensitive to the diversity of Littlehampton's population. Data collection must include internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate inclusivity. Evaluation may cover, but is not limited to: * Options appraisal effectiveness * Impact and engagement of contemporary co collecting * The process and outcomes of the rationalisation and dispersal programme * Oral history activities, including digitisation, participation and usage * Events and their impact * Audience sentiment and changes in representation, relevance, and inclusivity The consultant should propose clear, adaptable, and participatory evaluation methods suited to a mixed methods project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035095-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000 | | Lots value | £5,000 | | 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 | LITTLEHAMPTON TOWN COUNCIL | | Locality | LITTLEHAMPTON | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN17 5EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Arun | | Electoral ward | River | | Westminster constituency | Bognor Regis and Littlehampton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92521000 - Museum services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 10:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035095-2026 - 7 Apr 2026 at 08:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031275-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026901-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035095-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031275-2026 7th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026901-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13899 please do not amend the wording in this document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13900 Project plan - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14355 Question and answer document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14937 questions and answers ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/search/tenders ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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