Provision of Museums Collections Management System (CMS)
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£94k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
02 Jun 2026
Description
The estimated contract signature is dated as 3rd June 2026, however the contract has already been signed and the actual contract signature date will be detailed within the UK 7 Contract Details Notice. Leicester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Museums Collections Management System (CMS) for Leicester Museums and Galleries. The selected cloud-based solution will support the management and tracking of a diverse range of collection objects, including detailed cataloguing, acquisition history, condition reporting, location tracking, loans management, and media attachments. The system provides secure access to collection data, facilitates migration from the existing Mimsy XG platform, and supports compliance with UK Museum Accreditation requirements, including SPECTRUM 5 standards. The solution also delivers advanced search and reporting functionality, together with ongoing support and training services.
Scope
- Reference
- 1018ZHTCI
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2029Possible extension to 30 Sept 2031
Initial term of 3 years with option to extend for 1+1 years
- CPV classifications
- 48000000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Price | — | price | 40.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Below threshold - open competition
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£94k
Award date
04 Mar 2026
Contract start
30 Sept 2026
Contract end
30 Sept 2029