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Heritage App and Public Engagement

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Aberdeenshire Council seeking tenders for the development of the "Heritage App and Public Engagement," part of the services industry category. This initiative aims to create an augmented reality application for the Fraserburgh Heritage Trail, along with associated exhibition materials and community engagement activities. The tender was open until the 18th of June 2018, following which the award period commenced on the 19th of June 2018. The total value of the contract is £35,000, with the successful contractor required to deliver the project in Fraserburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital app development, augmented reality, and community engagement activities. Companies with expertise in creating interactive, informative content, especially in relation to heritage and cultural projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with local communities and schools is a critical aspect of this project, suggesting that firms with a track record in participatory design and collaboration would have a competitive advantage in this procurement.

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Notice Title

Heritage App and Public Engagement

Notice Description

Development of the Fraserburgh 2021 Heritage Trail Augmented Reality application ('the app')and associated exhibition material for public spaces; to include community engagement activities and demonstration of the app at a public launch event.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor will: - Develop, produce and setup for download an Interpretive app, suitable for smartphone or tablet, which will explore the history and heritage of the conservation area of Fraserburgh, presenting content in a manner which is engaging, informative and which will be suitable for a range of audiences, either resident or visiting the town. - Draw on existing material supplied by the local authority in conjunction with the secondary school and Development Trust - photography, video, voice-overs, sound tracks, scripts and narratives, to inform and be included in the app. Translation of text into other languages will, where necessary, be procured from Aberdeenshire Council's translation services. - Undertake 3D scanning of the built environment at selected points along the route in order to produce interpretive material in the form of virtual or augmented reality content. - Design and undertake a programme of community engagement work, fitting in or collaborating with local events, schools or groups in order to promote awareness and understanding of the historic environment of the Conservation Area. - Design the trigger marker and design 13 interpretive plaques to be sited at the 12 selected points on the route, plus start/finish point. - Upload the app to the relevant app stores - Co-host a launch event for the app in Fraserburgh and run a public workshop demonstrating the app to visitors and local residents. - Design and produce a permanent exhibition facility for additional changing displays of visual and interpretive material generated during the process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000544518
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326670
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72212520 - Multimedia software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Alison Simpson
Contact Email
alison.simpson1@aberdeenshire.com, cpssprocurement@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224665652, +44 1467534419

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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