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Audio Content Production & Device Solution

NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND

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12 Feb 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Audio Content Production & Device Solution" was initiated by National Galleries Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. The project falls under the entertainment services industry category and was designed to develop high-quality audio-guide content and provide the necessary devices for a new audio guide offer. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and involved two lots; however, the process has been cancelled. While the procurement stage was initially planned as a tender, the evaluation criteria for the lots included a mix of quality and price considerations, emphasising the importance of delivering high standards alongside cost-effectiveness.

This tender opportunity may have created avenues for businesses specialising in audio content production, equipment leasing, and maintenance services. Companies that excel in providing innovative audio solutions, as well as those with experience in cloud-based content management systems, would find themselves well-positioned to compete should a future opportunity arise in this domain. The involvement of a reputable public body like National Galleries Scotland further enhances the attractiveness of this sector for business development, particularly for organisations focused on enhancing visitor experiences through technology and creative content.

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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

Device Solution (Equipment & Accessories)

The Service Provider shall lease and maintain audio devices, equipment and accessories for visitors to receive audio content about the collection with ease and comfort. Beyond the device itself there may be headphones and lanyards to consider (the lanyards in particular may need to incorporate the identity of a sponsor). The device solution will come with a cloud-based Content Management System (CMS) for the administration and publishing of content to devices. Analytics and insights will be accessible via the CMS.

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-0292e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002937-2021
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32351300 - Audio equipment accessories

32353000 - Sound recordings

50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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