Tender

GB-London: National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018

THE NATIONAL GALLERY

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Tender

08 May 2018 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

The National Gallery, located in Trafalgar Square, London, is seeking a contractor for their "National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for tourist guide services, with a total contract value of £25,000 and a minimum threshold of £10,000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method. The application period concludes on 21 May 2018, while the contract itself will run from 1 June 2018 until 30 September 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their business through public sector contracts. Given the nature of the service, businesses specialising in tourism, hospitality, and guided services are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, which entails delivering two guided tours daily throughout the summer months.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7123221-849c-4265-a568-64b326b74a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5c4636-8275-4ef6-83c3-ef544202a441
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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