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Provision of Audio Tour Services for all sites except Stonehenge

ENGLISH HERITAGE

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of audio tour services for English Heritage, based in Swindon, England. The contract title is "Provision of Audio Tour Services for all sites except Stonehenge," classified under artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. This procurement is structured as an open process, with a tender period that concluded on 19 January 2015, while the contract began on 1 April 2015 and extends until 31 March 2018, with the possibility for two one-year extensions. The estimated contract value is £1,448,339.50, and will involve service deliverables across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in audio production, translation, and equipment leasing services, especially those able to leverage new technologies to enhance visitor experiences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on cost-effectiveness and creative solutions to adapt to the evolving public sector landscape. With a contract period of three years, companies can secure a long-term engagement with a prestigious organisation, thereby positioning themselves strategically within the tourism and cultural heritage industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Audio Tour Services for all sites except Stonehenge

Notice Description

English Heritage currently provides audio tours at 37 sites (Including Stonehenge) for a variety of visitors and a variety of needs. Audio tours are an important element of English Heritages on site interpretation and are highly regarded by our visitors. At many sites they are the primary means of interpretation other than the guidebook. Both should complement each other, the audio tour focusing on the human stories and ensuring that the interpretation reaches the breadth of audience we hope to welcome at our sites. English Heritage maintains a policy of including the cost of the audio tour within the admission charge; in this way we continue to ensure high take-up levels. Our current contract for the provision of audio tours expires in March 2015 and we now have the opportunity not only to make more cost-effective and efficient the way we provide audio tours but also to explore the possibilities posed by new technologies. We also expect tender submissions to reflect the current economic climate and changed political landscape within which the public sector is forced to operate. The number of players required at each site will also vary according to season. If a need for additional tours is identified during the contract period they will be added to this contract at the discretion of the Contract Manager. [I.e. the contractor will be our sole supplier]. In summary, we require the successful tenderer to supply the production of audio tours (scripting, translation, recording); specification and subsequent lease of equipment; a schedule to cover the maintenance of the equipment. The contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for 2 further 1 year periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-509fe27b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6747cf82-8d62-4efc-b15b-fa842bba2e44
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,448,339 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 201510 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 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
ENGLISH HERITAGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS - SEE ATTACHEMENT

Further Information

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