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title: "Interpretation Consultant - Reader at Calderstones"
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# Interpretation Consultant - Reader at Calderstones

Buyer: THE READER ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5454bdf1-442b-4867-b4ab-14651b526e63

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## Summary

The Reader Organisation, based in Liverpool, is seeking an Interpretation Consultant for their project at Calderstones, titled "Interpretation Consultant - Reader at Calderstones". This procurement is categorised under interpretation services and is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 20th July 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 17th August 2017 and will last until 30th April 2018, representing a total budget of £73,920, with a minimum bid amount of £50,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in exhibition design, interpretation services, and artistic creation to expand their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project requires experienced teams to revisit and refine the interpretive plan while adhering to strict deadlines and delivering high-quality outcomes for cultural heritage.

## Notice

In 2012 The Reader received a stage I approval for is project here at Calderstones and began feasibility and scoping work to develop the project. In 2016 The Reader successfully passed stage II approval, going on to receive permission to start in February 2017 and are now in the delivery stage of the project. The main capital works and conservation of the Calder Stones will take place between September 2017 and April 2018 with the majority of heritage activities being delivered right up until the project completes in September 2019. Overall an investment of GBP 4.6m is being made through the project with approximately 85% of the budget spent on capital works and 0.16% on interpretation. An experienced exhibition design team is now required to revisit the current interpretive plan, work with the client to refine it and produce, procure and install the final scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a4190e-714b-4085-8bc0-c697400a2e04 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,920 |
| 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 | THE READER ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L18 3JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Calderstones |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a4190e-714b-4085-8bc0-c697400a2e04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3a4190e-714b-4085-8bc0-c697400a2e04
  15th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN144171
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.thereader.org.uk

## Provenance

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