Contract awardedPaper conservation

Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project

Development and delivery of a conservation management plan for diverse historic collections, including archaeology, maritime, industrial, and social history items. The work must align with National Lottery Heritage Fund good practice guidance to support the Tides of Change project, focusing on the revitalisation of museum assets and historic vessels.

Awarded value
£15k
As published
Published
16 September 2025
Awarded
27 October 2025
Spencer & Fry Limited
Contract length
5 months
Ends 1 April 2026

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of specialist museum collections management and conservation planning services for heritage sector development and capital projects.

  • Develop and deliver a conservation management plan for historic collections including archaeology, ephemera, working exhibits, industry and social history, maritime, archives, textiles, world cultures and art.
  • Prepare the conservation management plan for museum and gallery collections in line with National Lottery Heritage Fund good practice guidance.

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Service contract
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
5 months
Contract dates
1 November 2025 to 1 April 2026
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
92500000, 73000000, 80000000, 90700000

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Hartlepool Borough Council

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/327210/contract-for-conservation-and-collections-management-support-to-hartlepool-borou
Buyer reference
OPEN03112025134821
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ba2
Last checked
5 November 2026

Hartlepool Borough Council. Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project. Contract award, 16 September 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/327210/contract-for-conservation-and-collections-management-support-to-hartlepool-borou (accessed 5 November 2026).