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Published 28 Sept 2026, 10:25 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Understanding the V&A's Impact on the Creative Industries

Official notice

Authority: Victoria and Albert Museum (Central government)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73) Delivery: UK
Published estimate£60,000£72,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 19 Oct 2026
Contract term 6 moends 31 May 2027 · up to 31 May 2028 with extensions · starts 1 Dec 2026
Notice summaryFrom the published notice

We are looking for a supplier to conduct a study to build a clear, evidence‑based understanding of how the V&A supports the UK creative industries and where that support makes the greatest difference. Supporting the creative industries is central to the V&A's founding mission and one of our core priorities in our Strategy for 2026-2030.

What is being bought

Published requirement description

We are looking for a supplier to conduct a study to build a clear, evidence‑based understanding of how the V&A supports the UK creative industries and where that support makes the greatest difference.

Supporting the creative industries is central to the V&A's founding mission and one of our core priorities in our Strategy for 2026-2030.

We want the study to help us make more informed decisions and tell a clear and confident story.

For more information please register with Delta and download the Brief

CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services

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The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 6 moSMEVCSEPublished value£60,000
Contract period: 1 Dec 2026 – 31 May 2027 (6 mo) · up to 31 May 2028 with extensionsValue: £60,000 exc. VAT · £72,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: UKEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: Option to vary the scope, deliverables, and value (up to a total of the threshold amount in Row 11 of Schedule 1 to the Procurement Act 2023 as amended, current around £112k excl. VAT) to accommodate any reasonable changes to the V&A's priorities. · Option to vary the programme to accommodate any options taken (see below).
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

What it takes to win
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Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: Case studies: 20% Team: 20% Proposal: 50% Price: 10% (and not to exceed £60,000 excl. VAT) For full criteria log on to Delta and view the ITT document

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
28 Sept 2026, 10:25 BST
Last source update
28 Sept 2026, 10:25 BST
Authority reference
VA/CON/F26/33
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-091299
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077b3c Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Delta eSourcing · Who buys & how to bid on Delta
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free Select account; no DUNS asked at signup
Submission deadline
19 Oct 2026, 10:00 BST
Clarification deadline
7 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/8345CWZ26P ↗

Timeline

28 Sept 2026 → 1 Dec 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published45 days ago
    28 Sept 2026, 10:25 BST
  2. Clarification questions by36 days ago
    7 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  3. Submission deadline24 days ago
    19 Oct 2026, 10:00 BST
  4. Today
    13 Nov 2026
  5. Contract startsin 17 days
    1 Dec 2026

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    28 Sept 2026, 10:25 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Victoria and Albert Museum

Contracting authorityPublic authority - central government GB-PPON: PQLN-4536-WVGN Cromwell Road, London, London, SW7 2RLContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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