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Provision of an Online Ticketing and Merchandising System for Inverness Castle

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

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Award

02 Jul 2024 at 09:38

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2023 at 08:45

Tender

10 Nov 2023 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of an Online Ticketing and Merchandising System for Inverness Castle was conducted by High Life Highland on behalf of The Highland Council. The industry category for this contract falls under sales, marketing, and business intelligence software. This procurement took place in Inverness, UK, and has completed the award stage with Anchor Operating System as the active supplier. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract was signed on 17th June 2024, and the contract value amounts to GBP 846,000.

This tender for an Online Ticketing and Merchandising System can offer opportunities for businesses in the software and technology sector. Businesses with expertise in sales, marketing, and business intelligence software packages would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful completion of this contract could lead to business growth by establishing relationships with the public sector and gaining valuable experience in providing integrated systems for cultural and leisure institutions. Businesses interested in applying should focus on demonstrating their experience, delivery capabilities, and understanding of accessibility requirements to meet the criteria set in the tender.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Online Ticketing and Merchandising System for Inverness Castle

Notice Description

On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland wish to appoint a supplier of a ticketing and merchandising system to be integrated on-line within the website for Inverness Castle, and off-line within retail location(s) at Inverness Castle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland wish to appoint a supplier of a ticketing and merchandising system to be integrated on-line within the website for Inverness Castle, and off-line within retail location(s) at Inverness Castle. The ticketing and merchandising system will be operated by HLH. Note: the website for Inverness Castle is being implemented, operated and maintained by HLH assisted by an external creative partner. It is intended that this system be operational by March 2024. Note: we are also seeking a contractor to provide an EPOS system, under a separate tender, and are open to joint bids from partners who wish to offer a fully integrated EPOS, Ticketing and Merchandising system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04176e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020052-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48480000 - Sales, marketing and business intelligence software package

48481000 - Sales or marketing software package

48482000 - Business intelligence software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£846,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 29 Jun 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1349781700

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SS
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANCHOR OPERATING SYSTEM

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