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GB-Manchester: ACE 636 ITT - Collections Care Adviser to Government Indemnity Scheme

Provision of expert advisory services to the Government Indemnity Scheme regarding preventive conservation and collections care. The role requires deep technical knowledge of heritage collections and international standards, such as BIZOT, to support national museum and exhibition standards. The service involves ongoing professional consultancy to ensure the safety and preservation of items covered by the national indemnity scheme.

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Awarded value
£80k
As published
Published
26 September 2025
Awarded
3 March 2025
Spencer & Fry Limited
Contract length
48 months
Ends 31 March 2029

What the contract covers

Advice service

Provision of specialist collections care and preventive conservation consultancy services for museums, exhibitions, and national heritage indemnity schemes.

  • Advice service acting as Collections Care Adviser to the Government Indemnity Scheme
  • Advice supported by relevant and current experience in the cultural sector, particularly museums and exhibitions, and in preventive conservation
  • Application of collections care/preventive conservation in heritage collections and understanding of current/emerging international standards, including BIZOT

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Advice service
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
48 months
Contract dates
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
90713000

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Arts Council England

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/310868/gb-manchester-ace-636-itt-collections-care-adviser-to-government-indemnity-schem
Buyer reference
BIP983042475
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9c01a9e-57e1-431c-8eb9-d566eb33542f
Last checked
5 November 2026

Arts Council England. GB-Manchester: ACE 636 ITT - Collections Care Adviser to Government Indemnity Scheme. Contract award, 26 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/310868/gb-manchester-ace-636-itt-collections-care-adviser-to-government-indemnity-schem (accessed 5 November 2026).