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title: "Sound Walks (Working Title)"
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# Sound Walks (Working Title)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dfc486d-05a1-49b7-ab0d-db7e04b50e3a

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## Summary

Historic England is initiating a tender for "Sound Walks (Working Title)", aimed at developing immersive soundscapes for six High Street Heritage Action Zones (HAZs) across England. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with a total contract value of approximately £79,166.67, and a minimum value of £69,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with the tender period set to close on 1st February 2021. The project aims to launch during Heritage Open Days, from 10th to 19th September 2021, and will be accessible through an online platform until at least March 2024. Interested bidders must register and express their interest through the designated platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for creative services firms and organisations specialising in sound design, research and development, and consultancy services. Businesses with experience in developing interactive or community-focused projects would find this opportunity particularly suitable. Service providers with the capability to produce engaging audio experiences that encourage public interaction and exploration in heritage sites are encouraged to participate and contribute to this innovative initiative by Historic England.

## Notice

As part of the National Commissioning Programme, Historic England is working with the National Trust to launch a series of new sound walks on six High Street HAZs across England during Heritage Open Days, 10-19 September 2021. The sound walks will be self-guided and create an immersive soundscape unique to each high street that inspires people to experience their surrounds in a new way. The sound walks will be made available to future visitors to the high street via an online, open access platform for at least the life of the Cultural Programme until March 2024 and beyond. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c4d093-175c-4cfa-b03d-a5a5c49af1e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2021 - 1 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,166 |
| 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 | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2020 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c4d093-175c-4cfa-b03d-a5a5c49af1e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04c4d093-175c-4cfa-b03d-a5a5c49af1e4
  21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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