Award

UK_2021_ARTS_Audio Descriptive Guide, British Pavilion, Venice

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2021 at 10:18

Tender

02 May 2021 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council is seeking a single supplier to produce an audio descriptive guide for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a project classified under audio-visual materials. This tender, identified as UK_2021_ARTS_Audio Descriptive Guide, was published on 2nd May 2021 and is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 17th June 2021. The associated contract period runs from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2024. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, deemed below the threshold. Delivery will take place in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in accessibility services, particularly in audio-visual content production. Businesses adept in providing immersive and evocative experiences for blind and visually impaired individuals would significantly benefit from this project, contributing to an enriching cultural experience at a prestigious international event.

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Notice Title

UK_2021_ARTS_Audio Descriptive Guide, British Pavilion, Venice

Notice Description

The British Council is looking for a single supplier to produce an audio descriptive guide in English, for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The British Council is committed to making exhibitions at the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale accessible to its audience. Specific measures are needed to ensure that blind and visually impaired people can encounter the British Pavilion in a way that is immersive and evocative to them. These include providing accessibility materials such as a descriptive audio guide in formats accessible to visitors with visual impairments. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3364d1a2-2eab-458f-b687-2af39d2ec3f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff985093-0dfc-4917-9281-fea5e0083d44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32321300 - Audio-visual materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,970 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
brian.dmello@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOCALEYES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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