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Audio and Multimedia Guides - AWARD

ENGLISH HERITAGE-PROCUREMENT

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11 Oct 2023 at 07:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Audio and Multimedia Guides - AWARD" was conducted by English Heritage-Procurement. The contract falls under the industry category of Audio-visual equipment. The tender, awarded on 9th October 2023, aimed to procure and implement replacement tour systems for audio and multimedia guides at multiple locations. The tender had a total value of £950,000 GBP, with a tender period ending on 10th July 2023 and a contract period from 4th September 2023 to 3rd September 2027.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for companies specializing in providing audio-visual equipment and content management systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage was an open procedure, allowing fair competition for suppliers. Interested businesses can contact English Heritage-Procurement for more information and engage with the awarded supplier, Imagineear Ltd, to explore potential partnerships or future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio and Multimedia Guides - AWARD

Notice Description

English Heritage have Handset Audio Guides at 30 paid sites and Handset Multimedia Guides at 5 paid sites; where present, audio/multimedia tours are an integral part of the interpretation, created as part of a coherent interpretative package, and the provision of this service is included in the site admission prices. The purpose of this project is to procure and implement replacement tour systems (on a like-for-like basis) which will ensure our visitors can continue to engage with stories on site. English Heritage requirements have been split into (2) different Lots allowing suppliers to tender for an individual lot or both lots as appropriate. Lot 1: Audio guides The provision of handset audio guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 30 locations that complement the on-site interpretation. Lot 2: Multimedia guides The provision of multimedia guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 5 locations that complement the on-site interpretation, and the creation of the content for the multimedia tours provided by the guides.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c53b52cb-abd1-413c-86f9-82523d17aa75
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f46b8321-822b-4add-87cc-29114d60b17f
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£633,946 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Sep 2023 - 3 Sep 2027 4-5 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-PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTS
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

IMAGINEEAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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