Scope
Reference
OPEN20251614
Description
Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced collections specialist as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project.
Context for the Brief
We are seeking an experienced collections specialist to develop and deliver a conservation management plan for our historic collections during the Development phase of our Tides of Change project.
Our collections include a wide range of types including archaeology, ephemera, working exhibits, industry and social history, maritime, archives, textiles, world cultures, art and more.
We are seeking a collections specialist with experience in preparing conservation management plans for museum and gallery collections in line with NLHF good practice guidance
https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/good-practice-guidance/conservation-planning
Tides of Change is made possible thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.
The NEPO E-Procurement Portal is being used for this Tender. In order to express your interest please register as a supplier on the NEPO. Home - Open | Developed by Nepo Once you have registered please browse the opportunities. The reference for this tender is as follows:-
Open Reference No. OPEN20251614
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.
Total value (estimated)
- £14,500 excluding VAT
- £17,400 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 October 2025 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years, 5 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
1 October 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced collections specialist as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project.
Context for the Brief
We are seeking an experienced collections specialist to develop and deliver a conservation management plan for our historic collections during the Development phase of our Tides of Change project.
Our collections include a wide range of types including archaeology, ephemera, working exhibits, industry and social history, maritime, archives, textiles, world cultures, art and more.
We are seeking a collections specialist with experience in preparing conservation management plans for museum and gallery collections in line with NLHF good practice guidance
https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/good-practice-guidance/conservation-planning
Tides of Change is made possible thanks to support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.
The NEPO E-Procurement Portal is being used for this Tender. In order to express your interest please register as a supplier on the NEPO. https://www.open-uk.org/ Once you have registered please browse the opportunities. The reference for this tender is as follows:-
Open Reference No. OPEN20251614
Completed submissions must be returned via the NEPO E-Procurement Portal not later than 2pm on Wednesday, 1st October 2025.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
30% Price
70% Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government