Award

Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

24 Feb 2022 at 13:15

Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for the provision of Audio Visual (AV) services, specifically for events held by Scottish Ministers. This procurement falls under the industry category of information technology services, identified by CPV code 72222300. Currently in the award stage, the tender process has been described as an open procedure that concluded on 30th September 2021. The awarded contract has a value of £400,000 and allows for two potential 12-month extensions. Service providers are required to have certain types of insurance in place and must demonstrate their experience in delivering similar services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in AV services, event management, and technical support. Companies that possess diverse experience in responding effectively to varying event needs, coupled with robust risk management capabilities, would be well-positioned to bid. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in the AV industry will likely find this tender particularly accessible, as evidenced by the presence of an SME amongst the competing suppliers. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, especially in Scotland, should consider this opportunity to enhance their growth prospects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audio Visual (AV) services for Scottish Ministers

Notice Description

Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, strategic outcomes and scale of the event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Government regularly holds events for which a professional and reliable Audio Visual (AV) provision of service is required. Requirements for individual events are dependent on a range of factors including: location, strategic outcomes and scale of the event. The Service Provider shall apply professional knowledge and experienced gained within the AV industry to develop a high understanding in relation to the AV needs of each individual event. The Service Provider shall call upon this knowledge and experience to identify and bring innovative and constructive remedies and solutions to adapt to a wide range of evolving known and unknown scenarios. The Service Provider shall employ risk management methods and shall share these with the Visits and Events Team to build assurance and confidence into the relationship. Additional information: "Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015."

Options: There will an option for two 12 month extensions avaliable

Renewal: There will be an option for two 12 month extensions available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005147-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

79342000 - Marketing services

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20224 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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