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title: "GB-London: National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018"
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# GB-London: National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018

Buyer: THE NATIONAL GALLERY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c3a114f-ce34-4c4d-b7d2-78396a53ea53

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## Summary

The National Gallery based in London has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018". This contract, classified under the CPV code for tourist guide services, was procured using an open procedure and had a total value of £44,000. The contract period spans from 1st June 2018 to 30th September 2018, with the tender period closing on 25th May 2018. The requirement focused on the delivery of free guided tours twice a day, seven days a week, during the summer months.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in tourism services, especially those with experience in managing guided tours. Businesses offering innovative tour solutions or local insights may find a significant advantage in competing for similar contracts. With the National Gallery aiming for effective service delivery for cultural experiences, this is an attractive opportunity for companies that can provide high-quality, engaging guided tours to enhance visitor experiences in London.

## Notice

The National Gallery requires a Contractor who will ensure continuous service delivery of the free daily guided tours from early June to the end of September 2018. The service consists of two tours a day, seven days a week. Tours take place at 11.30am and 14.30pm and last one hour. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f278fcf9-7a0e-4780-bb5a-6a47d5dbcd36 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,000 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL GALLERY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5DN |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ART HISTORY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63514000 - Tourist guide services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2018 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f278fcf9-7a0e-4780-bb5a-6a47d5dbcd36

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f278fcf9-7a0e-4780-bb5a-6a47d5dbcd36
  13th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=327192701
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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