C013/2024/2025 - Doing Things Differently: Archaeology Collections

Contract details

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ID:

146488

OCID:

ocds-kuma6s-144139

Contract type:

Services

Procedure type:

Open

Contract award notice ref:

DEC495359

Internal ref:

C013/2024/2025

Contact catergory:

C - Local contract let on behalf of one buyer

Buyer:

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Primary CPV code:

N/a

Additional CPV code(s):

Is framework:

No

Carbon reduction plan:

Options:

Description:

The Welsh Government wishes to commission a team of specialist consultants to look at options for shared storage for archaeology collections in Wales, taking into account the collections of the local and independent sector, national sponsored bodes, Cadw, RCAHMW and Heneb. This work will include consultation, scoping and preparation of a feasibility study with costed options making a recommendation for next steps. Background In 2023-24, Culture Division commissioned Headland Design Associates to review collections management in Wales (‘the Review’), taking account of local authority and independent museums and our national sponsored cultural organisations (Cadw, Amgueddfa Cymru, National Library, Royal Commission and Welsh Archaeological Trusts). The Review’s scope included storage, collections care, digital preservation and decarbonisation of collections more broadly across the local and national sectors. It identified several challenges our sectors face which are having a negative impact on their ability to provide appropriate storage conditions for their collections principally: • Buildings • Capacity The Review identified areas for improvement and identified good practice. Its recommendations covered priority areas such as capital investment to improve existing storage and longer-term options such as shared storage. There were five key recommendations: A. Improve Current Storage Facilities B. Co-ordinate a Programme of Store Reorganisation C. Refit existing Non D. Create Regional Archaeology Stores E. Create a National Agricultural Collection Store This piece of work aims to take forward Key Recommendation D: Create a Regional Archaeology Store.

Purchasing team:

N/a

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Contract dates

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Date awarded:

03 December 2024

Start date:

03 December 2024

End date:

03 April 2025

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Contract extensions

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Max extension options available:

0 (months)

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Additional information

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Additional information:

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Contact details

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Contract name:

Christine Wells

Contract email:

christine.wells@gov.wales

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