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

Victoria and Albert Museum · Central government

In brief

Victoria and Albert Museum is looking for suppliers for research work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 6 months, up to 18 months with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Monday 19 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11:59pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026
Bids by: 10am, Monday 19 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for research contracts across the UK (from 426 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

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

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 19 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £60,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.delta-esourcing.com.
Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Monday 19 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

28 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091299-2026

About the buyer

Victoria and Albert MuseumLast 12 months

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Awards

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From notice 091299-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.