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Production of Membership publication

National Museums Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Jul 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process relates to the "Production of Membership publication" by National Museums Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within the recreation, culture, and religion industry. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the procurement stage currently at the contract award phase. The total contract value is £210,000, and the award was signed on 10 December 2019. The contracting authority aims to produce three issues of its supporters' magazine, Explorer, over three years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in editorial services, design, and print production, particularly those experienced in managing similar magazine projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to apply, especially those with proven capabilities in project management and creative content development aligned with high-quality standards. With clear specifications and criteria focused on quality, businesses that demonstrate relevant experience and robust supply chain management are encouraged to participate in future opportunities within this procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Production of Membership publication

Notice Description

Editorial content, project management, production, design, print and fulfilment of National Museums Scotland's (NMS) supporters magazine, Explorer, producing three issues per year over 3 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope of work Project management - manage the co-ordination and delivery of the magazine. Attend start-up meetings and planning meetings at the start of each issue Editorial content - working with the internal team, plan, commission, write and deliver all content Design - design each issue of the magazine to a high standard and within the museum's brand guidelines Production - manage full production of the magazine including proofing, artworking and print Fulfilment and distribution - manage fulfilment and distribution of the magazine to its readership. Operate in line with NMS Standard Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Services https://www.nms.ac.uk/media/1157131/585-standard-tpluscs-services.pdf Bidders should refer to the additional document, Specification - Schedule A for further information.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if there are any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations 2015.

Renewal: National Museums Scotland reserves the right to extend the contract by one year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000590454
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374969
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets

22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines

22213000 - Magazines

79970000 - Publishing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Museums Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1JF
Postcode Area
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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