Award

Tune into Tourism

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2018 at 00:00

Tender

22 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Tune into Tourism" is undertaken by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, based in Inverness, UK. The contract is classified under the services industry category and has an active procurement method using an open procedure. The current stage is at the contract award, which began on 21 May 2018. This contract has a total estimated value of £308,000 and is set for a duration of two years with the option to extend for an additional two one-year periods. The final date for submissions was 26 March 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in tourism, creative services, and technical expertise. Companies that can deliver webinars, video podcasts, and social media content aimed at enhancing the skills of tourism businesses will be well-suited to compete. With the focus on providing innovative solutions and expert knowledge in this sector, potential suppliers will benefit from engaging with Highlands and Islands Enterprise to contribute to the developmental needs of local enterprises in tourism.

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Notice Title

Tune into Tourism

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking for a supplier with a creative outlook to work with them to deliver the "Tune into Tourism" programme. The supplier will require a range of technical services and expertise whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds. The duration of this contract is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to work with them to deliver the Tune into Tourism Programme. The purpose of the programme is to enable businesses to: Learn about the latest trends from subject experts and industry contributors. Identify areas within their business that could benefit from innovative action. Hear what other businesses have successfully done to maximise business opportunities. The successful supplier shall be required to provide the following services (which are not exhaustive) as appropriate: Produce Webinars that provide an interactive experience for online viewers. Produce Short video podcast tutorials/talks that offer tourism businesses a range of practical business insights and tips that can be applied in their own operation. Produce Facebook Live sessions offering informal, friendly and personal observations drawn from interviews and experiences on agreed subjects.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321225
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32210000 - Broadcasting equipment

38650000 - Photographic equipment

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

92100000 - Motion picture and video services

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
within 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Lynda Collin
Contact Email
hie.procurement@hient.co.uk, hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
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 South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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