--- title: "The Provision of Living History Interpreters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # The Provision of Living History Interpreters Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4a7b8b-ee42-40ee-8e4c-eb0e87976913.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is seeking to procure services for "The Provision of Living History Interpreters" for its Culture Leicestershire team. This initiative is focused on delivering engaging, hands-on learning sessions at the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, targeting an average of 7,500 pupils annually. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14 March 2025. The contract is valued at £114,000 and will commence on 1 May 2025, ending on 30 April 2026. The industry category is secondary education services, with additional classifications in artistic and literary creation and interpretation, as well as dance and performance entertainment services. The process is being carried out using the Open procedure (below threshold) method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in historical interpretation and immersive learning. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in creating interactive and educational programmes for children and young adults will find this contract highly suitable. Companies that provide costumed interpretation, theatrical performance, and educational workshop facilitation would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, contributing to both business growth and educational enrichment. The procurement process is transparent and open, encouraging fair competition among potential suppliers. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council's Culture Leicestershire team encompasses, Museums, Libraries, the Record Office and the Participation Team. As part of the Counties Museum and Heritage strand, Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre has run award winning learning sessions for many years. These include the engaging, hands-on and immersive living history sessions, which are facilitated by a small team of costumed interpreters, who engage students in aspects of life of a Roman and Medieval soldier. These sessions are delivered to an average of 7500 pupils per year, spanning across all three academic terms. The medieval sessions are delivered to all Key stage groups and Romans mostly to Key Stage 2. Most of the sessions are of a 45 minute or 1 hour duration and there are usually more than one class on site at the same time, meaning that up to three sessions would be delivered in a day. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ecf56d-7661-42e0-987d-02055948a1bd | | 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 | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £114,000 | | 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services - 92340000 - Dance and performance entertainment services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ecf56d-7661-42e0-987d-02055948a1bd - 11 Feb 2025 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3138a7ad-7c03-4f86-8f20-6c0991288e3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ecf56d-7661-42e0-987d-02055948a1bd 11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3138a7ad-7c03-4f86-8f20-6c0991288e3b 11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b94c10c0-5fe8-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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