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title: "Jousting Events"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041733"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
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# Jousting Events

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041733

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## Summary

The Historic Environment Scotland is looking to appoint a supplier for Jousting Events. This procurement falls under the services category with an estimated contract value of 25,000 to 35,000 GBP per annum. The supplier will be responsible for providing scripted Jousting shows at various locations, with events typically taking place on weekends in June/July. The show must be family-friendly and entertaining, involving 4 knights on horseback, music, fanfares, and flags. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the award already achieved and active.

This tender for Jousting Events by Historic Environment Scotland presents an opportunity for suppliers experienced in event services to showcase their capabilities. Suppliers must have the ability to stage entertaining Jousting shows, provide necessary equipment, and manage logistics for the events. Businesses well-suited to compete would include cultural event organizers, entertainment service providers, and event management companies. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, with the contract already awarded to Les Amis d'Onno.

## Notice

HES is looking to appoint a supplier to provide Jousting shows and potentially static displays at events at various sites across the estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES is looking to appoint a supplier to provide Jousting shows and potentially static displays at events at various sites across the estate. The management and co-ordination of the staging of the overall event will be undertaken by the Visitor Events Team. Other events may be required within this contract at additional HES sites. The estimated value of the contract is 25,000GDP - 35,000GDP per annum. It is anticipated that there will be 4 Jousting events a year, to be held on 2 weekends. The final number will be determined after consultation with HES's Contract Manager. The events typically take place between the times of 11:00am and 4:30pm typically on a weekend in late June/early July at Linlithgow Palace and late July at Caerlaverock Castle with the programme repeated each day. HES require a supplier who has the capability to provide a scripted Jousting show of 45minutes to 1 hour in duration, to be performed twice a day at each location. The show must be theatrical and provide entertainment. The tone must be family friendly and must be enjoyable to a wide audience from a very young age up. The supplier will be required to provide all equipment associated with staging the Jousting element of the event and will be responsible for setting up and taking down their own tournament arena. HES requires the set to be dressed appropriately, to include a 'Royal Box' and all props, equipment and tents must be provided by the supplier. The supplier must provide a costumed commentator for the show. The show must be scripted, and an inclusion of the draft script must be included in your submission. The supplier must provide their own PA system, which must be suitable for outdoor use and in all weathers. The PA system must be suitable for the event location and size of audience to ensure the show is audible and of clear quality. The system must be set up, controlled, and operated by a member of the supplier's crew. Where the operator is visible as part of the show the operator must be in appropriate period costume. The show must contain a minimum of 4 knights on horseback and there must be a supporting cast of performers and foot people. It also lust include theatrical elements including music, fanfares, and flags. The supplier must have the flexibility to theme the show in different time periods. The following must be submitted for approval and sign off by the HES Contract Manager at least 2 months before the event takes place - - Music/score - Script - Set Design - Equipment list and specification - Knights names and colours - Horse details - Cast and crew lists Static displays and additional activities may also be required in consultation with HES Contract Manager. The supplier must arrange and pay for stabling for their horses as there are no facilities at HES sites for this. The supplier will be responsible for organising their own transport to and from events, accommodation, and food. The supplier will be required to participate in PR and marketing activity. The supplier may also be asked to provide images and biographies/content.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years are up, the contract will be up for renewal for a further 2 years, which will be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002536-2024 |
| 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 | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | After the extensions have been applied, the tender will be up for renewal in 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LES AMIS D'ONNO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002536-2024
- 9 Nov 2023 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033228-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749889
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

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