Tender

The Provision of Living History Interpreters

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 10:14

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 10:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council is seeking to procure services for "The Provision of Living History Interpreters" for its Culture Leicestershire team. This initiative is focused on delivering engaging, hands-on learning sessions at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, targeting an average of 7,500 pupils annually. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14 March 2025. The contract is valued at £114,000 and will commence on 1 May 2025, ending on 30 April 2026. The industry category is secondary education services, with additional classifications in artistic and literary creation and interpretation, as well as dance and performance entertainment services. The process is being carried out using the Open procedure (below threshold) method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in historical interpretation and immersive learning. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating interactive and educational programmes for children and young adults will find this contract highly suitable. Companies that provide costumed interpretation, theatrical performance, and educational workshop facilitation would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to both business growth and educational enrichment. The procurement process is transparent and open, encouraging fair competition among potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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. The medieval sessions are delivered to all Key stage groups and Romans mostly to Key Stage 2. Most of the sessions are of a 45 minute or 1 hour duration and there are usually more than one class on site at the same time, meaning that up to three sessions would be delivered in a day.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ecf56d-7661-42e0-987d-02055948a1bd
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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