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title: "UK_2021_ARTS_Audio Descriptive Guide, British Pavilion, Venice"
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# UK_2021_ARTS_Audio Descriptive Guide, British Pavilion, Venice

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3364d1a2-2eab-458f-b687-2af39d2ec3f3

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## Summary

The British Council is seeking a single supplier to produce an audio descriptive guide for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, a project classified under audio-visual materials. This tender, identified as UK_2021_ARTS_Audio Descriptive Guide, was published on 2nd May 2021 and is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 17th June 2021. The associated contract period runs from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2024. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, deemed below the threshold. Delivery will take place in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in accessibility services, particularly in audio-visual content production. Businesses adept in providing immersive and evocative experiences for blind and visually impaired individuals would significantly benefit from this project, contributing to an enriching cultural experience at a prestigious international event.

## Notice

The British Council is looking for a single supplier to produce an audio descriptive guide in English, for the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The British Council is committed to making exhibitions at the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale accessible to its audience. Specific measures are needed to ensure that blind and visually impaired people can encounter the British Pavilion in a way that is immersive and evocative to them. These include providing accessibility materials such as a descriptive audio guide in formats accessible to visitors with visual impairments. Additional information: To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff985093-0dfc-4917-9281-fea5e0083d44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2021 - 27 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,970 |
| 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 | BRITISH COUNCIL(THE) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOCALEYES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2021 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff985093-0dfc-4917-9281-fea5e0083d44
- 2 May 2021 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17413c8f-4969-4355-bb84-a178f05312b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff985093-0dfc-4917-9281-fea5e0083d44
  23rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17413c8f-4969-4355-bb84-a178f05312b5
  2nd May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil
  e-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.britishcouncil.org

## Provenance

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