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title: "Provision of Audio Tour Services for all sites except Stonehenge"
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buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE"
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# Provision of Audio Tour Services for all sites except Stonehenge

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-509fe27b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of audio tour services for English Heritage, based in Swindon, England. The contract title is "Provision of Audio Tour Services for all sites except Stonehenge," classified under artistic and literary creation and interpretation services. This procurement is structured as an open process, with a tender period that concluded on 19 January 2015, while the contract began on 1 April 2015 and extends until 31 March 2018, with the possibility for two one-year extensions. The estimated contract value is £1,448,339.50, and will involve service deliverables across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specialising in audio production, translation, and equipment leasing services, especially those able to leverage new technologies to enhance visitor experiences. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on cost-effectiveness and creative solutions to adapt to the evolving public sector landscape. With a contract period of three years, companies can secure a long-term engagement with a prestigious organisation, thereby positioning themselves strategically within the tourism and cultural heritage industries.

## Notice

English Heritage currently provides audio tours at 37 sites (Including Stonehenge) for a variety of visitors and a variety of needs. Audio tours are an important element of English Heritages on site interpretation and are highly regarded by our visitors. At many sites they are the primary means of interpretation other than the guidebook. Both should complement each other, the audio tour focusing on the human stories and ensuring that the interpretation reaches the breadth of audience we hope to welcome at our sites. English Heritage maintains a policy of including the cost of the audio tour within the admission charge; in this way we continue to ensure high take-up levels. Our current contract for the provision of audio tours expires in March 2015 and we now have the opportunity not only to make more cost-effective and efficient the way we provide audio tours but also to explore the possibilities posed by new technologies. We also expect tender submissions to reflect the current economic climate and changed political landscape within which the public sector is forced to operate. The number of players required at each site will also vary according to season. If a need for additional tours is identified during the contract period they will be added to this contract at the discretion of the Contract Manager. [I.e. the contractor will be our sole supplier]. In summary, we require the successful tenderer to supply the production of audio tours (scripting, translation, recording); specification and subsequent lease of equipment; a schedule to cover the maintenance of the equipment. The contract will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for 2 further 1 year periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6747cf82-8d62-4efc-b15b-fa842bba2e44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2015 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,448,339 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ENGLISH HERITAGE |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIOUS - SEE ATTACHEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6747cf82-8d62-4efc-b15b-fa842bba2e44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6747cf82-8d62-4efc-b15b-fa842bba2e44
  17th April 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ade7d26d-87f4-4a9a-9c33-349ce5676f88
  Award details

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