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GB-London: National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018

THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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13 Jun 2018 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery based in London has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018". This contract, classified under the CPV code for tourist guide services, was procured using an open procedure and had a total value of £44,000. The contract period spans from 1st June 2018 to 30th September 2018, with the tender period closing on 25th May 2018. The requirement focused on the delivery of free guided tours twice a day, seven days a week, during the summer months.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tourism services, especially those with experience in managing guided tours. Businesses offering innovative tour solutions or local insights may find a significant advantage in competing for similar contracts. With the National Gallery aiming for effective service delivery for cultural experiences, this is an attractive opportunity for companies that can provide high-quality, engaging guided tours to enhance visitor experiences in London.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018

Notice Description

The National Gallery requires a Contractor who will ensure continuous service delivery of the free daily guided tours from early June to the end of September 2018. The service consists of two tours a day, seven days a week. Tours take place at 11.30am and 14.30pm and last one hour. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c3a114f-ce34-4c4d-b7d2-78396a53ea53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f278fcf9-7a0e-4780-bb5a-6a47d5dbcd36
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63514000 - Tourist guide services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 1-6 months
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
THE NATIONAL GALLERY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5DN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ART HISTORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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