Tender

Framework for Interpretation Consultant Services

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

17 Jun 2019 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking to appoint consultants for their Framework for Interpretation Consultant Services, aimed at enhancing interpretive content across Scotland. This open tender process allows multiple consultants to be selected, focusing on various disciplines such as interpretation planning and training delivery. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by the deadline of 12 July 2019, with the bid opening scheduled later on the same day. The contracting authority is based in Edinburgh, and the services fall under the broader category of public services, which includes charity work.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in interpretive planning, content development, and related training services, enabling them to collaborate with the National Trust for Scotland on meaningful projects. Companies that can provide creative and technical expertise in visual and experiential storytelling are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for a maximum of 999 appointed firms, thus promoting a competitive and collaborative environment for growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Interpretation Consultant Services

Notice Description

The Trust are not limiting the number of consultants that can be appointed to the framework, however the following disciplines are looking to be covered. - Interpretation Planning - Development of interpretive content - (i.e. writing, picture research and liaison with designers and AV contractors, filmmakers, etc.) - Collaborative development of interpretive concepts and themes (e.g. workshop facilitation) - Training delivery on interpretation skills and processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Companies who undertake the tendering process and provide the necessary information shall be evaluated in accordance with the tender documents. Successful companies shall then be placed on a Framework for the provision of providing the National Trust for Scotland Interpretation Consultant Services. The Trust shall provide each company a set of Framework Contract set of Terms and Conditions, that shall then become the Terms and Conditions when a piece of work in commissioned to be undertaken on a project for the Trust moving forward. The Trust are not limiting the number of consultants that can be appointed to the framework, however the following disciplines are looking to be covered. - Interpretation Planning - Development of interpretive content - (i.e. writing, picture research and liaison with designers and AV contractors, filmmakers, etc.) - Collaborative development of interpretive concepts and themes (e.g. workshop facilitation) - Training delivery on interpretation skills and processes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357444
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Colin Heppenstall
Contact Email
procurement@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8444932282

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DF
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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