Award

Audio Content Production & Device Solution

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

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Award

01 Feb 2021 at 17:32

Summary of the contracting process

The National Galleries of Scotland is currently involved in an award process for the contract titled "Audio Content Production & Device Solution", which falls under the entertainment services category. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and the award has already been made to ATS Heritage. The contract, valued at £45,424, was signed on 18 January 2021, and delivery is expected to take place in Edinburgh, specifically within the UKM75 region. The procurement process included the submission of bids, with five proposals received, all of which were submitted electronically.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in audio content production, specifically those adept in creating high-quality audio-guide materials and related device solutions. Companies with expertise in content planning, scriptwriting, translation, and multimedia production will find this to be an ideal market to engage with. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the creative media, cultural services, and technology sectors should consider competing, as their skills may align with the requirements of this contract, particularly in delivering innovative audio solutions for the arts and cultural heritage sectors.

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Notice Title

Audio Content Production & Device Solution

Notice Description

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) require a Service Provider(s) to plan, develop and produce high quality audio-guide content as well as for the loan and maintenance of audio devices, equipment and accessories for a new audio guide offer. This contract has been split into 2 Lots with the possibility of award of the Contract to one sole Service Provider or the award of one Service Provider per lot. This procurement will be conducted through an Open OJEU procedure. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Audio Content Production

The Service Provider will be required to manage the development and production of audio-guide content from planning through to the provision of files formatted for uploading to a cloud-based Contract Management System (CMS) synchronized with devices. This will include the research, content development, script writing, translation, recording and supply of files in an agreed format. The contract will cover a variety of foreign language translations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001987-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32353000 - Sound recordings

64216200 - Electronic information services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

92300000 - Entertainment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,424 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Christopher Ganley
Contact Email
cganley@nationalgalleries.org
Contact Phone
+44 1316246456

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3DS
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATS HERITAGE

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