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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7123221-849c-4265-a568-64b326b74a0a

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## Summary

The National Gallery, located in Trafalgar Square, London, is seeking a contractor for their "National Gallery Tour Guide Management Summer 2018" project. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for tourist guide services, with a total contract value of £25,000 and a minimum threshold of £10,000. The tender process is currently in the active stage, following an open procurement method. The application period concludes on 21 May 2018, while the contract itself will run from 1 June 2018 until 30 September 2018.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) seeking to expand their business through public sector contracts. Given the nature of the service, businesses specialising in tourism, hospitality, and guided services are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, which entails delivering two guided tours daily throughout the summer months.

## 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/cd5c4636-8275-4ef6-83c3-ef544202a441 |
| 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 | 8 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63514000 - Tourist guide services

## Release History

- 8 May 2018 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5c4636-8275-4ef6-83c3-ef544202a441

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5c4636-8275-4ef6-83c3-ef544202a441
  8th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-National-Gallery-Tour-Guide-Management-Summer-2018/38K5KVJD48
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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