--- title: "VIRTUAL GALLERY POSITION PAPER AND IMPLEMENTATION" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-116434" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116434" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116434.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116434.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES" published: "2021-12-03" --- # VIRTUAL GALLERY POSITION PAPER AND IMPLEMENTATION Buyer: AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-116434 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-116434) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-116434.json) ## Summary Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales is seeking expert advice and support through an open tender titled "VIRTUAL GALLERY POSITION PAPER AND IMPLEMENTATION." This procurement is focused on the services industry and is based in Cardiff, Wales. The deadline for submission is 17 December 2021, with a notable award period concluding on 21 December 2021. The primary objective of this tender is to assess and implement options for a virtual contemporary art experience accessible remotely, requiring a comprehensive initial report and a detailed project plan to be finalised by March 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data analysis, survey analysis, and management consultancy services. Organisations that demonstrate expertise in creating virtual experiences, integrating digital infrastructure, and understanding contemporary arts could find this project particularly appealing. Successful bidders will play a critical role in shaping a new digital platform for Amgueddfa Cymru, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and further projects within the cultural sector. ## Notice Amgueddfa Cymru require expert advice and support in assessing options for a virtual contemporary art experience that can be accessed remotely by people either at home, an educational setting or in a designated place or places of AC-NMW's choosing.The chosen company would then be tasked with implementing AC-NMW's preferred option outlined in the initial report.The overarching deliverables are:* An initial report on options for a virtual contemporary arts experience that would integrate with AC-NMW's systems. This report would consider and result in:o What comparable organisations are currently doing or have done to deliver a similar virtual experienceo An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of those virtual experienceso An outline of the likely future of virtual experiences and the mass consumer technology or online platforms used to access them, to ensure future-proofing, longevity and ongoing use of AC-NMW's eventual solutiono What proposed solutions could work with AC-NMW's current digital infrastructure and proposed new digital infrastructureo The views and input of key AC-NMW stakeholderso The findings of a recent consultation with the general public and key demographicso Other digital, innovative projects currently or shortly underway at AC-NMW (e.g. the intended digital mapping of galleries on AC-NMW sites) and how this project could and should integrate with those (and vice-versa)o This report would conclude with three recommended options to deliver a workable solution by December 2022 (if only in pilot form), with three options reflecting a low, a mid and a high-cost solution, with corresponding aspirations.o This report will have to be delivered by the end of February 2022.o Note: the solutions suggested should ultimately be rooted in supporting the new website and its use* A full, costed project plan to implement AC-NMW's preferred option. This plan will be:o AC-NMW's preferred option out of the three proposals from the initial report.o Submitted by end of March 2022, signed off April 2022, and the resulting product will be launched December 2022.o A clear checklist of product specification for review and eventual sign-off.o Clear KPIs and timelines for the various stages of development and buildo Identifying responsibilities on the delivery of the project, including what outputs are needed from AC-NMW itself and by when.o Fully risk-assessed with a risk register and suggested contingency planso Consolidated with a budget breakdown of the different elements of implementation* Delivery of project plan/launch of product, in time for the new Contemporary Arts website launch (December 2022)Various elements of the core website project will inevitably feed into the look, tone and feel of the virtual experience. However, at the time of writing, these are still being developed internally. By end of March 2022, the following will be decided:* Branding/Style Guide* API integration systems with AC-NMW databasesThe organisation hired for this work will not be expected to be involved with the following, which will be developed by our internal team or another external contractor. However, there will be some dependencies for the virtual solution:* Branding* API development and implementation in databases* TranslationNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116434 (WA Ref:116434) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116434 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AMGUEDDFA CYMRU - NATIONAL MUSEUM WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 79311300 - Survey analysis services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2021 at 10:37 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116434 ## Notice URLs - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.museumwales.ac.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116434 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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