GB-London: Environmental Advice Service to Government Indemnity Scheme

Tender description

Advice Service to act as Environmental Adviser to the Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS). The Scheme is administered by the Arts Council on behalf of the Secretary of State (DCMS). It is a high volume application scheme and works on the basis of shared standards and effective risk management. Further details about the scheme: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/protecting-cultural-objects/government-indemnity-scheme The aim of this work is to ensure that objects to be covered by the Government Indemnity are managed in line with the environmental conditions set out in the published Guidelines for non national institutions (UK). The assessment of every application by an Environmental Adviser is to ensure that an appropriate environment is being maintained to minimise risk to objects on loan under Government Indemnity. The contract term is for a maximum 4 years, 2+1+1. Any extension of the contract will be based on the contractor's performance. The budget available for this contract is £80,000 excluding VAT over a 4-year period, approximately £20,000 excluding VAT per year. Please note: to access the tender documentation and to bid for the opportunity you must log-in to the e-Sourcing portal. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.