Award

Costumed Interpretation Services

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2021 at 09:04

Award Notice
Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 07:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for "Costumed Interpretation Services" aimed at enriching the visitor experience at the Roman Baths. This contract, valued at £326,278, is an outcome of an open procurement process, with a contract period commencing on 1st March 2022 and concluding on 28th February 2025. The project focuses on providing engaging interpretation services that cater to various visitor learning styles, thereby enhancing the existing offerings. The services will be implemented in Bath, England, and have successfully passed through the planning and tender stages, with the award published on 16th November 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in cultural and visitor services, particularly those specialising in recreational and interpretive activities. Companies that can provide unique and interactive experiences, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-suited to this tender. The emphasis on varied visitor experiences and marketing tools also suggests potential for creative businesses that can contribute innovative approaches to interpretation and engagement at historical sites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Costumed Interpretation Services

Notice Description

The Council wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of Costumed Interpretation Services. To offer a sociable form of interpretation to Roman Baths visitors to complement the existing graphic panels, audio tour, guided tours and other interpretative techniques provided for visitors. To provide an occasional service at special private or public events in the evenings. To respond to different learning styles. To vary the visitor experience. To add a new selling point to the offer. To add a new marketing tool to help promote the site. To download documents go to www.supplyingthsouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a64a8a4-681e-4d59-a4e9-d7ea3e1ffa7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f1e307-d221-4263-a357-a711b6b0e1d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,278 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vicky Robbins
Contact Email
vicky_robbins@bathnes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225477328

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATURAL THEATRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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