Appointment of Collections Care Adviser to Government Indemnity Scheme
Arts Council England · Awarded contract
AwardedAppointment of Collections Care Adviser to Government Indemnity Scheme
Awarded 31 Mar 2025
Awarded31 Mar 2025
Value£79,920.00
SupplierSpencer & Fry Limited
AgencyArts Council England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryArts & Culture
Expires in 2y 5mo4y term, 40% elapsed
Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2029
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Arts Council England awarded a contract to Spencer & Fry Limited for an advice service acting as Collections Care Adviser to the Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS).
The role, previously titled Environmental Adviser, supports a national scheme by providing credible advice grounded in relevant and current experience of the cultural sector, particularly museums and exhibitions, and preventive conservation.
The successful applicant was expected to have experience applying collections care and preventive conservation in heritage collections and an understanding of current and emerging international standards such as BIZOT.
The contract value was £79,920.
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