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Graphic Design of Guidebooks

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Dec 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Oct 2022 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Historic Environment Scotland is looking for graphic design services for their official souvenir guidebooks and related publications. The contract is currently active, with a tender deadline on November 2, 2022, and a bid opening scheduled for the same date in Edinburgh, UK. The organisation manages 336 national monuments, with a potential opportunity for businesses that specialise in graphic design and creative services to compete. Businesses in the design industry should consider bidding for this opportunity to contribute to the cultural heritage and tourism sector.

This procurement process led by Historic Environment Scotland emphasises the need for graphic design services for their range of publications, presenting a growth opportunity for SMEs in the design sector. The tender invites businesses to contribute their creative expertise to enhance the presentation of national heritage materials. With a transparent and open procurement method, suitable businesses are encouraged to engage with the contracting authority to provide innovative design solutions that align with the historical and cultural themes of the organisation's publications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Graphic Design of Guidebooks

Notice Description

The contract is for the graphic design of Historic Environment Scotland's official souvenir Guidebooks and other retail publications. Historic Environment Scotland manages 336 Properties in Care (PICs). These are monuments of national significance, most of which are open to the public. About 75 PICs are staffed, allowing for the sale of guidebooks and other products. There may also be a requirement for the design of similar publications such as area guides, booked based around historical themes or children's publications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the graphic design of Historic Environment Scotland's official souvenir Guidebooks and other retail publications. Historic Environment Scotland manages 336 Properties in Care (PICs). These are monuments of national significance, most of which are open to the public. About 75 PICs are staffed, allowing for the sale of guidebooks and other products. There may also be a requirement for the design of similar publications such as area guides, booked based around historical themes or children's publications. Printing and binding of our publications is not included in this contract, but we request that the contracted design agency provide supervision on press when each new publication is printed for the first time. There will also be a requirement for an ongoing consultation process with the agency to discuss directly relevant issues such as picture quality, paper stock and print technology.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option for extending the contract for a further 2 year which would be reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000706784
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467172
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,265 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract would be re-tendered in 2026.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aukett Brockliss Guy Ltd (t/a ABG Design)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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