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THE PROVISION OF HERITAGE DISPLAY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2025 IN RUTLAND

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Jul 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council recently concluded a public procurement process titled "The Provision of Heritage Display - School Holiday 2025 in Rutland". The project falls under the services category with a focus on museum services, specifically to develop a narrative-driven digital experience about the Rutland Sea Dragon. The procurement process, having reached the award stage, resulted in a contract with Bloc Digital Ltd dated 20th June 2025. The project, situated in Rutland, UK, utilised a direct procurement method below the competition threshold, concluding with the contract's end date on 29th July 2025. The total gross contract value was set at GBP 42,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for digital media and museum service providers keen to engage in the creation of innovative educational and heritage experiences. Businesses adept in digital storytelling and those capable of producing compelling digital experiences will find this tender particularly attractive. Smaller enterprises like SMEs, given the procurement method, will find such opportunities beneficial, promoting business growth and development in heritage display services without the necessity of competing against larger firms.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF HERITAGE DISPLAY - SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2025 IN RUTLAND

Notice Description

To develop and deliver a narrative-driven digital experience based on the Rutland Sea Dragon (Ichthyosaur), discovered at the Anglian Water site in Rutland, one of the most complete and significant prehistoric marine fossils ever found in Britain

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055fce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92521000 - Museum services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2025 - 29 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ann Camus
Contact Email
acamus@rutland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOC DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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