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.
- Closed31 May 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.