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title: "Audio Content Production & Device Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028f19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND"
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# Audio Content Production & Device Solution

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028f19

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## Summary

The National Galleries of Scotland is currently involved in an award process for the contract titled "Audio Content Production & Device Solution", which falls under the entertainment services category. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and the award has already been made to ATS Heritage. The contract, valued at £45,424, was signed on 18 January 2021, and delivery is expected to take place in Edinburgh, specifically within the UKM75 region. The procurement process included the submission of bids, with five proposals received, all of which were submitted electronically.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in audio content production, specifically those adept in creating high-quality audio-guide materials and related device solutions. Companies with expertise in content planning, scriptwriting, translation, and multimedia production will find this to be an ideal market to engage with. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the creative media, cultural services, and technology sectors should consider competing, as their skills may align with the requirements of this contract, particularly in delivering innovative audio solutions for the arts and cultural heritage sectors.

## Notice

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) require a Service Provider(s) to plan, develop and produce high quality audio-guide content as well as for the loan and maintenance of audio devices, equipment and accessories for a new audio guide offer. This contract has been split into 2 Lots with the possibility of award of the Contract to one sole Service Provider or the award of one Service Provider per lot. This procurement will be conducted through an Open OJEU procedure. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

### Lot Information

Audio Content Production

The Service Provider will be required to manage the development and production of audio-guide content from planning through to the provision of files formatted for uploading to a cloud-based Contract Management System (CMS) synchronized with devices. This will include the research, content development, script writing, translation, recording and supply of files in an agreed format. The contract will cover a variety of foreign language translations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001987-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,424 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATS HERITAGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 64216200 - Electronic information services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 17:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001987-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:073742-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11042
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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