---
title: "Appointment of an Audio Visual Content Creator (including Software) - SHOWTOWN MUSEUM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029545"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-23"
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# Appointment of an Audio Visual Content Creator (including Software) - SHOWTOWN MUSEUM

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029545

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint an Audio Visual Content Creator for the Showtown Museum, located in Blackpool, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically relating to television and audio-visual equipment, and is classified as a selective tender under a restricted procedure. The contract, valued at £600,000, has been awarded to the supplier Squint Opera. Key dates include the contract signing on 23rd February 2021, though the initial tender process attracted a total of five bids, including four from SMEs and five foreign bids from the EU.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses in the audio-visual production industry, especially those experienced in creating engaging content for museums or heritage attractions. It enables firms to enhance their portfolios through collaboration with public sector projects, driving visibility and potential future contracts. Companies looking to compete will benefit from demonstrating quality and social value in their proposals, aligning with the winning bid criteria that prioritised quality (60%), social value (20%), and price (20%).

## Notice

The Employer is seeking a professional and experienced AV company to develop and produce the AV content for Showtown - the museum of fun and entertainment, Blackpool's first museum and heritage based visitor attraction.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Restricted procurement undertaken, to seek a professional and experienced AV company to develop and produce the AV content for Showtown Museum

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003549-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 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 | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQUINT OPERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32320000 - Television and audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003549-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:492035-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

## Provenance

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