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title: "Audio and Multimedia Guides"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d52d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ENGLISH HERITAGE"
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# Audio and Multimedia Guides

Buyer: ENGLISH HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d52d

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## Summary

English Heritage, a public body governed by law in the UK, recently completed a procurement process for the provision of Audio and Multimedia Guides. The project aimed to replace existing tour systems at 30 locations with audio guides and multimedia guides at 5 locations. The total contract value amounted to £850,000 GBP, with two lots available for suppliers to bid on. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing businesses to compete based on quality and price criteria. The tender deadline was set for July 10th, 2023, creating opportunities for suppliers in the audio-visual equipment and tourist guide services industry categories.

This tender by English Heritage offers business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in providing audio-visual equipment and tourist guide services. The procurement process, which is currently active, involves the installation of new tour systems at multiple locations, providing a platform for suppliers to showcase their expertise. With a contract value of £850,000 GBP split across two lots, suppliers can bid for individual lots or both to maximise their potential revenue. The tender's open procedure allows for fair competition based on quality and price criteria. The tender period is set to close on July 10th, 2023, and interested businesses in the UK and beyond can participate electronically or via written submissions.

## Notice

English Heritage have Handset Audio Guides at 30 paid sites and Handset Multimedia Guides at 5 paid sites; where present, audio/multimedia tours are an integral part of the interpretation, created as part of a coherent interpretative package, and the provision of this service is included in the site admission prices. The purpose of this project is to procure and implement replacement tour systems (on a like-for-like basis) which will ensure our visitors can continue to engage with stories on site. English Heritage requirements have been split into (2) different Lots allowing suppliers to tender for an individual lot or both lots as appropriate.

### Lot Information

Audio and Multimedia Guides

Lot 1: Audio guides The provision of handset audio guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 30 locations that complement the on-site interpretation.

Audio and Multimedia Guides

Lot 2: Multimedia guides The provision of multimedia guides, supported by a Content Management System, at 5 locations that complement the on-site interpretation, and the creation of the content for the multimedia tours provided by the guides.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029904-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £633,946 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ENGLISH HERITAGE |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN25 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMAGINEEAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 63514000 - Tourist guide services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 07:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029904-2023
- 28 Jun 2023 at 14:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018428-2023
- 9 Jun 2023 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016460-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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