--- title: "GSV1706-Provision of Audio Guides" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3494df20-d092-414c-90ac-30e6c3c6803f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3494df20-d092-414c-90ac-30e6c3c6803f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3494df20-d092-414c-90ac-30e6c3c6803f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3494df20-d092-414c-90ac-30e6c3c6803f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PARLIAMENT UK" published: "2018-03-29" --- # GSV1706-Provision of Audio Guides Buyer: PARLIAMENT UK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3494df20-d092-414c-90ac-30e6c3c6803f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3494df20-d092-414c-90ac-30e6c3c6803f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3494df20-d092-414c-90ac-30e6c3c6803f.json) ## Summary The House of Commons, acting as the buying organisation, is conducting a tender (GSV1706) for the provision of audio guides aimed at enhancing the visitor experience at the Houses of Parliament. This procurement falls under the category of "Tourist guide services" with a total estimated value of £200,000. The procurement method is open, and the tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 30th April 2018 at 12.00 noon UK time. Successful responses will lead to the contract commencing on 30th May 2018 and lasting until 29th November 2022. The procurement process mandates that tender submissions be uploaded via the Houses of Parliament's e-procurement portal, requiring suitable registration prior to submission. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audio content development, electronics, or tourist services to expand their operations. Companies with experience in creating audio guides, sound recordings, or museum service deliveries will be particularly well-suited to compete. This is an excellent entry point for SMEs looking to establish a foothold in public sector contracts, especially those with the capacity to develop innovative audio solutions tailored for guided tours. By responding to this tender, businesses can not only leverage the prestigious nature of the House of Commons as a client but also enhance their visibility in the public procurement market. ## Notice The House of Commons requires a contractor to develop and deliver audio guide content and associated hardware in order to provide audio-guided tours for commercial visitors to Houses of Parliament. This should be developed, tested and ready for a go-live date of 28 January 2019. This contact will replace Parliament's existing contract for audio guided tours. Additional information: The TT documents will be accessible at the Houses of Parliament's e-procurement portal: http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk. Tender submissions must be uploaded to the e-procurement portal; electronic responses submitted via e-mail are not acceptable. To access these documents select the tender reference GSV1706 in the 'current tenders' list, click on the 'view tender details' and express interest by clicking on the button provided. You will need to register your company details, thereafter you will be issued with a username and password. If you have previously registered with In-Tend, please follow the link shown which will redirect you to the home page where you can log on using your existing username and password to collect the tender documents. If you have registered and forgotten your username and password, click on the 'forgotten password' link on the In-Tend homepage. Please keep this username and password secure and do not pass it to any third parties. If you are experiencing problems, please contact the PPCS Business Support team via email: ppcs@parliament.uk or call +44 (0)207 219 1600 for further assistance. You are advised to allow sufficient time when responding to this ITT, and for the full uploading of documents, prior to the closing date of 12.00 noon UK time on 30th of April 2018. Late tenders will not be accepted. If you are uploading multiple documents you will have to individually load one document at a time or you can opt to zip all the documents in an application such as WinZip or WinRAR. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfaf37d-5605-4dea-96db-c1649fe15b01 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 May 2018 - 29 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PARLIAMENT UK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 0AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 32353000 - Sound recordings - 63514000 - Tourist guide services - 64216200 - Electronic information services - 92521000 - Museum services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2018 at 15:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfaf37d-5605-4dea-96db-c1649fe15b01 - 29 Mar 2018 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfaf37d-5605-4dea-96db-c1649fe15b01 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdfaf37d-5605-4dea-96db-c1649fe15b01 29th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/parliamentuk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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