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Audio and Multimedia Guides

English Heritage

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11 Oct 2023 at 08:17

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28 Jun 2023 at 15:20

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09 Jun 2023 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

English Heritage, a public body governed by law in the UK, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Audio and Multimedia Guides. The project aimed to replace existing tour systems at 30 locations with audio guides and multimedia guides at 5 locations. The total contract value amounted to £850,000 GBP, with two lots available for suppliers to bid on. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing businesses to compete based on quality and price criteria. The tender deadline was set for July 10th, 2023, creating opportunities for suppliers in the audio-visual equipment and tourist guide services industry categories.

This tender by English Heritage offers business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in providing audio-visual equipment and tourist guide services. The procurement process, which is currently active, involves the installation of new tour systems at multiple locations, providing a platform for suppliers to showcase their expertise. With a contract value of £850,000 GBP split across two lots, suppliers can bid for individual lots or both to maximise their potential revenue. The tender's open procedure allows for fair competition based on quality and price criteria. The tender period is set to close on July 10th, 2023, and interested businesses in the UK and beyond can participate electronically or via written submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio and Multimedia Guides

Notice Description

English Heritage have Handset Audio Guides at 30 paid sites and Handset Multimedia Guides at 5 paid sites; where present, audio/multimedia tours are an integral part of the interpretation, created as part of a coherent interpretative package, and the provision of this service is included in the site admission prices. The purpose of this project is to procure and implement replacement tour systems (on a like-for-like basis) which will ensure our visitors can continue to engage with stories on site. English Heritage requirements have been split into (2) different Lots allowing suppliers to tender for an individual lot or both lots as appropriate.

Lot Information

Audio and Multimedia Guides

Lot 1: Audio guides The provision of handset audio guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 30 locations that complement the on-site interpretation.

Audio and Multimedia Guides

Lot 2: Multimedia guides The provision of multimedia guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 5 locations that complement the on-site interpretation, and the creation of the content for the multimedia tours provided by the guides.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d52d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029904-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

63514000 - Tourist guide services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£633,946 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2023 - 3 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
English Heritage
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN25 2EH
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
St Andrews
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Imagineear

Further Information

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