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Appointment of an Audio Visual Content Creator (including Software) - SHOWTOWN MUSEUM

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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23 Feb 2021 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an Audio Visual Content Creator for the Showtown Museum, located in Blackpool, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically relating to television and audio-visual equipment, and is classified as a selective tender under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £600,000, has been awarded to the supplier Squint Opera. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd February 2021, though the initial tender process attracted a total of five bids, including four from SMEs and five foreign bids from the EU.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses in the audio-visual production industry, especially those experienced in creating engaging content for museums or heritage attractions. It enables firms to enhance their portfolios through collaboration with public sector projects, driving visibility and potential future contracts. Companies looking to compete will benefit from demonstrating quality and social value in their proposals, aligning with the winning bid criteria that prioritised quality (60%), social value (20%), and price (20%).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appointment of an Audio Visual Content Creator (including Software) - SHOWTOWN MUSEUM

Notice Description

The Employer is seeking a professional and experienced AV company to develop and produce the AV content for Showtown - the museum of fun and entertainment, Blackpool's first museum and heritage based visitor attraction.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Restricted procurement undertaken, to seek a professional and experienced AV company to develop and produce the AV content for Showtown Museum

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029545
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003549-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Val Watson
Contact Email
val.watson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478511

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUINT OPERA

Further Information

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