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Contract for Curatorial, Conservation and Collections Management support (Natural Science) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project

Hartlepool Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Hartlepool Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, UKC11, TS24 8AY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
11000.0 GBP
Gross: 13200 GBP
Published
16 Sep 2025, 15:10
Deadline
01 Oct 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Hartlepool Borough Council (HBC) Museum and Gallery Team are seeking a qualified and experienced Natural Sciences collections specialist as part of the 'Tides of Change: Revitalising the Museum of Hartlepool and PS Wingfield Castle' project. We are seeking an experienced collections specialist to support the management and interpretation of our natural science collections during our Development Phase and Delivery Phase - subject to a successful Delivery Phase award. Our natural history collections include, but are not limited to: - Taxidermy and skins - Geology - Entomology 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. OPEN20251611

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057053-2025

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 11,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 13,200

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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