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Content production, coordination, design and print of National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine, Explorer. Content production, coordination and design of National Museums Scotland's Annual Review

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Award

06 Feb 2024 at 10:02

TenderUpdate

13 Nov 2023 at 16:32

Tender

06 Nov 2023 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Scotland has awarded a contract for content production, coordination, design, and print of its Members' magazine and Annual Review. The contracting process has been completed, and the total contract value is £312,000. The awarded supplier is Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with quality accounting for 80% of the award criteria and price for 20%. The contract was signed on 1st February 2024 at the buyer's location in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender by National Museums Scotland offers opportunities for businesses in the publishing and printing services industry. Companies experienced in content production, coordination, design, and printing for magazines may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract involves a significant budget of £312,000 and spans multiple years, providing a stable revenue stream for suppliers. Interested businesses should consider the buyer's requirements and the preferences outlined in the tender documentation to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Title

Content production, coordination, design and print of National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine, Explorer. Content production, coordination and design of National Museums Scotland's Annual Review

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine and Annual Review

Lot Information

Lot 1

Content production, coordination, design and print of National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine, Explorer. Content production, coordination and design of National Museums Scotland's Annual Review

Renewal: Contract length is two years with the option to extend for one year and a further one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041612
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003811-2024
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

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

22213000 - Magazines

79810000 - Printing services

79970000 - Publishing services

92312211 - Writing agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£312,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 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 MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Alice Wyllie
Contact Email
a.wyllie@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474288

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6TJ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT PUBLICATIONS (SCOTLAND

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