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DN758472 - The Provision of Living History Interpreters

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Apr 2025 at 12:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council has completed a public procurement process titled "The Provision of Living History Interpreters," which falls under the primary education services category (CPV code 80100000). This tender aimed to secure services for the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre's interpretive learning sessions. The project, valued at £114,000, ran an open procedure, concluding on 14 March 2025, with the contract starting on 1 May 2025 and ending on 30 April 2026. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within England, encompassing interpretive historical education sessions for schools, which will be facilitated by costumed interpreters focusing on Roman and Medieval soldiers.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services and historical interpretation. Businesses capable of providing immersive, hands-on educational experiences, particularly those with experience in historical reenactments and educational outreach, will find this tender particularly well-suited. The awarded suppliers, JTA and Historical Lives, each won lots focusing on different historical periods, underscores the variety of opportunities available within this sector. This initiative supports long-term business growth by establishing a reliable and engaging service for ongoing educational programs, thereby solidifying the role of SMEs in public educational projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN758472 - The Provision of Living History Interpreters

Notice Description

Leicestershire County Council's Culture Leicestershire team encompasses, Museums, Libraries, the Record Office and the Participation Team. As part of the Counties Museum and Heritage strand, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre has run award winning learning sessions for many years. These include the engaging, hands-on and immersive living history sessions, which are facilitated by a small team of costumed interpreters, who engage students in aspects of life of a Roman and Medieval soldier. These sessions are delivered to an average of 7500 pupils per year, spanning across all three academic terms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-560f80b6-18a8-4c18-a4fc-c46048672b42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dcd0f7e-0124-41b5-8043-0d37322e0465
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HISTORICAL LIVES

JTA

Further Information

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