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title: "Content production, coordination, design and print of National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine, Explorer. Content production, coordination and design of National Museums Scotland's Annual Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041612"
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published: "2024-02-06"
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# Content production, coordination, design and print of National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine, Explorer. Content production, coordination and design of National Museums Scotland's Annual Review

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041612

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland has awarded a contract for content production, coordination, design, and print of its Members' magazine and Annual Review. The contracting process has been completed, and the total contract value is £312,000. The awarded supplier is Connect Publications (Scotland) Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with quality accounting for 80% of the award criteria and price for 20%. The contract was signed on 1st February 2024 at the buyer's location in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender by National Museums Scotland offers opportunities for businesses in the publishing and printing services industry. Companies experienced in content production, coordination, design, and printing for magazines may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The contract involves a significant budget of £312,000 and spans multiple years, providing a stable revenue stream for suppliers. Interested businesses should consider the buyer's requirements and the preferences outlined in the tender documentation to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine and Annual Review

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Content production, coordination, design and print of National Museums Scotland's Members' magazine, Explorer. Content production, coordination and design of National Museums Scotland's Annual Review

Renewal: Contract length is two years with the option to extend for one year and a further one year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003811-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,000 |
| Lots value | £312,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £312,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6TJ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECT PUBLICATIONS (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 22213000 - Magazines
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79970000 - Publishing services
- 92312211 - Writing agency services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2024 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003811-2024
- 13 Nov 2023 at 16:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033515-2023
- 6 Nov 2023 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032775-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nms.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749272
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00423

## Provenance

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