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title: "Implementation of an Interpretation Plan for the Reading Abbey site"
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# Implementation of an Interpretation Plan for the Reading Abbey site

Buyer: READING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af6ed378-36ff-4376-aea6-723e3c9a7d35

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## Summary

Reading Borough Council has successfully completed a tender process for the implementation of an Interpretation Plan for the Reading Abbey site, aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and celebrating the area's heritage. The contract, valued at £33,150, was awarded on 19th September 2016, with the contract period running from 1st October 2016 to 30th June 2018. This project falls under the cultural services sector and is geographically located in the South East of England, specifically in Reading.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to cultural and heritage projects. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, given the focus on accessibility and inspirational visitor experiences. Engaging in such projects can lead to increased visibility and potential growth in similar sectors, tapping into the rich heritage of the region.

## Notice

Reading Borough Council (RBC) wishes to appoint a consultant/consultancy ('contractor') to undertake the implementation of an interpretation plan for the Reading Abbey site which will deliver an inspirational and accessible visitor experience and celebrate the Quarter's remarkable heritage. ADD role is to design and management implementation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8770d8-e4fe-4656-a409-b81ae919e2e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2016 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,150 |
| 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 | READING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 2LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EQUAL STUDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2017 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8770d8-e4fe-4656-a409-b81ae919e2e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8770d8-e4fe-4656-a409-b81ae919e2e1
  6th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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