Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c53-cab5-73a0-8ed0-1c6bf583b72b/qu323-birmingham-museums-trust-new-collections-facility-risk-assessment-and awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # QU323 - Birmingham Museums Trust - New Collections Facility Risk Assessment and Options Appraisal Review - AWARD [Birmingham City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/birmingham-city-council) Often single bidder Estimated value Not stated Published 9 Jun 2020 Deadline Closed 30 Apr 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Birmingham City Council, in collaboration with the Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) is seeking suitably qualified and experienced consultancy support to undertake an options appraisal of its collection storage (and associated office, workshop and other staff accommodation) requirements. The consultant should have relevant expertise / knowledge in advising and evaluating large capital projects and understand the issues concerning the museums, charity and public sectors. The City Council is inviting an experienced consultant/consultancy to quote for undertaking a Risk Assessment & Options Appraisal Review. The successful provider will have: o a proven track record of projects centred on collections and heritage management o in-depth knowledge of stakeholders within the museums, charity and public sector o experience of responding to both local authority, government and funder policies and stakeholders. o excellent sectoral knowledge of relevant literature, recent and current projects and good practice in accessible, sustainable museum storage An independent report suitable for sharing with key stakeholders including; the City Council, BMT, Arts Council England, National Heritage Lottery Fund, DCMS and Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP. The report content shall include; 1: A summary of the national / local strategic context in regards to storage, management, conservation, and public access to the City Council's museum's collections (which, in the consideration of the strategic context and a national and / or local level may include consideration of the comparable issues at Bristol), and the longlist of options and identified gateway criteria 2: Risk Assessment and Options Appraisal of the shortlisted options and their benefits / disbenefits, presented with recommendations / opportunities / challenges, and identifying the preferred option 3: Presentation of the final report with recommendations / next steps to stakeholders (end of July) The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. 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