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title: "Costumed Interpretation Services"
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# Costumed Interpretation Services

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a64a8a4-681e-4d59-a4e9-d7ea3e1ffa7f

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council has awarded a contract for "Costumed Interpretation Services" aimed at enriching the visitor experience at the Roman Baths. This contract, valued at £326,278, is an outcome of an open procurement process, with a contract period commencing on 1st March 2022 and concluding on 28th February 2025. The project focuses on providing engaging interpretation services that cater to various visitor learning styles, thereby enhancing the existing offerings. The services will be implemented in Bath, England, and have successfully passed through the planning and tender stages, with the award published on 16th November 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in cultural and visitor services, particularly those specialising in recreational and interpretive activities. Companies that can provide unique and interactive experiences, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-suited to this tender. The emphasis on varied visitor experiences and marketing tools also suggests potential for creative businesses that can contribute innovative approaches to interpretation and engagement at historical sites.

## Notice

The Council wishes to establish a single provider Contract for the provision of Costumed Interpretation Services. To offer a sociable form of interpretation to Roman Baths visitors to complement the existing graphic panels, audio tour, guided tours and other interpretative techniques provided for visitors. To provide an occasional service at special private or public events in the evenings. To respond to different learning styles. To vary the visitor experience. To add a new selling point to the offer. To add a new marketing tool to help promote the site. To download documents go to www.supplyingthsouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f1e307-d221-4263-a357-a711b6b0e1d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £326,278 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATURAL THEATRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2021 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f1e307-d221-4263-a357-a711b6b0e1d2
- 6 Sep 2021 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe4313-35d8-4d31-ad14-c99a4e965255

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f1e307-d221-4263-a357-a711b6b0e1d2
  16th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dbe4313-35d8-4d31-ad14-c99a4e965255
  6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

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