RFQ - CMS Provider for Museums

Kensington & Chelsea's two museums need a new collections management system to replace their 20-year-old Calm setup, which the supplier is ending in December 2027. They want a system focused on object-based collections rather than archives, with a public portal and Spectrum compliance.

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Closed31 May 2026, 23:59
Published30 April 2026
ValueNot stated
BuyerRoyal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
WhereLeighton House, Sambourne House, and Kensington Central Library, London
CategorySport, culture & leisure, Furniture, equipment & supplies, IT, software & telecoms
RegionLondon

You'll want to look if you provide museum collection management software that is Spectrum-compliant and can be hosted externally, ideally with strength in object-based rather than archival workflows.

You'll need

Spectrum compliance
Hosted externally by supplier
Arts Council accreditation support (Leighton House is accredited; Sambourne House working towards it)

Possible incumbent

Axiell has supplied Calm for the last 20 years, but this is the replacement procurement. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.