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title: "Framework for the Production, Supply and Delivery of a Durham Town Hall Audio Guide"
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# Framework for the Production, Supply and Delivery of a Durham Town Hall Audio Guide

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dcfdb73-af95-4011-8ceb-62ce0f137b92

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## Summary

Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Framework for the Production, Supply and Delivery of a Durham Town Hall Audio Guide" in the North East of England. This project falls under the audio-visual equipment industry and is currently in the award stage, having published the award notice on 3rd January 2018. The tender was closed on 12th December 2017, with a contract period starting from 20th December 2017 and extending until 19th December 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £20,000, and the procurement was carried out through a restricted procedure.

This opportunity poses significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in audio-visual equipment and services, especially those that can provide innovative audio tour guides and associated technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as the tender encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in producing high-quality audio content and reliable audio playback devices will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

To write and produce the content of a 30-minute Audio Tour Guide of Durham Town Hall which will include two Narrators in total, one Narrator from the Council and one other from the Provider's Representative(s) and in line with the requirements set out in Schedule 1 - Specification. Supply 10 Nos. Opus Audio Units or Equivalent Units on an outright purchase basis on which to play the 30 minute Audio Tour of Durham Town Hall, together with associated recharging hardware and with the option to call off for further Audio Units throughout the duration of the Framework. The Opus Audio Units or Equivalent Unit supplied must be in line with the features outlined in this RFQ Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f204ff19-30ed-450a-b1e9-c300b11989f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 19 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2018 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f204ff19-30ed-450a-b1e9-c300b11989f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f204ff19-30ed-450a-b1e9-c300b11989f5
  3rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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