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Implementation of an Interpretation Plan for the Reading Abbey site

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2017 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

Reading Borough Council has successfully completed a tender process for the implementation of an Interpretation Plan for the Reading Abbey site, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and celebrating the area's heritage. The contract, valued at £33,150, was awarded on 19th September 2016, with the contract period running from 1st October 2016 to 30th June 2018. This project falls under the cultural services sector and is geographically located in the South East of England, specifically in Reading.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to cultural and heritage projects. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the focus on accessibility and inspirational visitor experiences. Engaging in such projects can lead to increased visibility and potential growth in similar sectors, tapping into the rich heritage of the region.

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Notice Title

Implementation of an Interpretation Plan for the Reading Abbey site

Notice Description

Reading Borough Council (RBC) wishes to appoint a consultant/consultancy ('contractor') to undertake the implementation of an interpretation plan for the Reading Abbey site which will deliver an inspirational and accessible visitor experience and celebrate the Quarter's remarkable heritage. ADD role is to design and management implementation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af6ed378-36ff-4376-aea6-723e3c9a7d35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8770d8-e4fe-4656-a409-b81ae919e2e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20169 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 1-2 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
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 2LU
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUAL STUDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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