Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Jul 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has issued a tender titled "To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service," primarily focusing on enhancing visitor-facing interpretative materials and exhibits. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh. The tender was initiated on July 13, 2021, with a submissions deadline set for July 27, 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broader participation. The service aims to engage graphic designers capable of delivering high-quality, accessible interpretation media.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in graphic design and production management, particularly those with experience in creating interpretive media such as signage and exhibition materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on flexibility and responsiveness to the reactive nature of the contract. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong portfolio of work in developing visual communication tailored for educational and visitor engagement contexts will have a competitive advantage in this process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service

Notice Description

RBGE is developing and upgrading its visitor-facing interpretive offer that is managed and developed by the Interpretation & Design Team. The offer includes audience-focused, interpretive media for each of the Gardens, the collections and ongoing research. It includes exhibitions, audio-visual presentations, interpretation panels, living history, signage, guided tours and publications. The Interpretation and Design Team wishes to appoint a graphic designer/designers to work on a freelance basis with the team to support delivery of reactive graphic design for interpretation panels, way-finding and behavioural signage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE is looking for graphic designers with experience in delivering high quality accessible interpretation panels and other similar interpretation media. Tenderers who do not demonstrate that experience and understanding will not be considered. Tenderers should preferably be able to offer a degree of flexibility in order to respond to the needs of a reactive contract of this sort. For example, being able within reason, to adjust weekly working hours, and be responsive to changing priorities. The appointed designer(s) must be willing to work in accordance with the in-house RBGE graphic design style.

Renewal: 12 Month Additional Extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000660441
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424989
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 5LR
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
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

RFA Design Ltd

Abound Design & Interpretation Ltd

Form by Thought Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421117&idx=1
    13th July 2021 - Reactive Graphic Design and Production ITT
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421117&idx=2
    13th July 2021 - Reactive Graph Design and Production Management Price File
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421117
    To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service - RBGE is developing and upgrading its visitor-facing interpretive offer that is managed and developed by the Interpretation & Design Team. The offer includes audience-focused, interpretive media for each of the Gardens, the collections and ongoing research. It includes exhibitions, audio-visual presentations, interpretation panels, living history, signage, guided tours and publications. The Interpretation and Design Team wishes to appoint a graphic designer/designers to work on a freelance basis with the team to support delivery of reactive graphic design for interpretation panels, way-finding and behavioural signage.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424989
    To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service - RBGE is developing and upgrading its visitor-facing interpretive offer that is managed and developed by the Interpretation & Design Team. The offer includes audience-focused, interpretive media for each of the Gardens, the collections and ongoing research. It includes exhibitions, audio-visual presentations, interpretation panels, living history, signage, guided tours and publications. The Interpretation and Design Team wishes to appoint a graphic designer/designers to work on a freelance basis with the team to support delivery of reactive graphic design for interpretation panels, way-finding and behavioural signage.

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...