--- title: "IA2097 Staffordshire Countryside Explorer - Heritage Interpretation Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-25" --- # IA2097 Staffordshire Countryside Explorer - Heritage Interpretation Project Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d20fd4ab-bdbc-4fc8-971e-f768d6fcf72d.json) ## Summary The Staffordshire County Council has issued a contract for the "IA2097 Staffordshire Countryside Explorer - Heritage Interpretation Project" aimed at enhancing the interpretation material across three country parks. The contract, conducted through an open procedure, is segmented into three lots, allowing bidders to submit offers for one, two, or all three components. The procurement process is classified under graphic design services, with additional focus on information film production. The tender, now in the award stage as of March 2026, was initially published in June 2021. Key deadlines included the closing of the tender period by 30th June 2021, with the contract period set from 7th July to 3rd September 2021. The project is financially supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, ensuring the completion of awarded lots by September 2021. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in design, multimedia content creation, and equipment supply, particularly those adept at securing funding for rural development projects. It is well-suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), accommodating their capacity to deliver specialised graphic design and multimedia services. Companies with experience in developing heritage trail materials, interactive exhibits, and audio units for outdoor use can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence in the United Kingdom and beyond, including the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. Successful bidders, FDA Design Ltd and The Way Design, demonstrate the project's openness to multiple business partnerships and collaborative initiatives within the creative industries. ## Notice Staffordshire County Council is looking to have new interpretation materiaIs designed and installed across three of its country parks, and along a walking route between two of those sites. The contract has been split into three 'Lots' and applicants can respond to one, two or all three Lots. Lot 1 relates to the design, production and installation of site map panels and site interpretation panels, and the design and print of a route guide leaflet for a new heritage trail route at Greenway Bank Country Park. Lot 2 relates to the design, production and installation of site map panels and site interpretation panels, and the design and print of a route guide leaflet along a new 'Chase2Water' walking route across and between Cannock Chase Country Park and Chasewater Country Park. Lot 3 includes the design, production and installation of themed indoor interpretation panels inside the visitor centres at Cannock Chase and Chasewater Country Parks, and the design and production of some initial interactive multimedia content about the country parks for visitors, to be installed on interactive kiosks inside those visitor centres. Lot 3 also includes the design and production of content for some outdoor audio units. The contractor for Lot 3 is expected to supply the associated hardware / software from which visitors can access the multimedia and audio content from. The project is supported by external funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and any Lots awarded must be completed by September 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324791c2-ccd9-42ce-9be3-5cbb4b51a8d1 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2021 - 3 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £84,504 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | STAFFORD | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST16 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Stafford | | Electoral ward | Forebridge | | Westminster constituency | Stafford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | FDA DESIGN; THE WAY DESIGN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79822500 - Graphic design services - 92111250 - Information film production ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324791c2-ccd9-42ce-9be3-5cbb4b51a8d1 - 9 Jun 2021 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b999973a-1bdd-4937-b214-37203f0e82dc - 9 Jun 2021 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b999973a-1bdd-4937-b214-37203f0e82dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324791c2-ccd9-42ce-9be3-5cbb4b51a8d1 25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b999973a-1bdd-4937-b214-37203f0e82dc 9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Reply via the Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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