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title: "The Delivery of Mapping Magnus - A Community Archaeology, Research and Training Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495389"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-26"
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# The Delivery of Mapping Magnus - A Community Archaeology, Research and Training Project

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495389

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a contractor for "The Delivery of Mapping Magnus - A Community Archaeology, Research and Training Project," which falls under the services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to UHI Archaeology Institute on 31 May 2017, valued at £45,875. This project commenced in May 2017, with public engagement elements, including workshops and exhibitions, scheduled to conclude by December 2017, and final reporting due by September 2018. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in community engagement initiatives, archaeology, and education services. Companies specialising in workshops, public training, heritage promotion, and archaeological research will find this contract particularly relevant. The scope includes a variety of activities such as geophysical surveys, archival research, and public exhibitions, making it a suitable project for small and medium-sized enterprises with experience in community outreach and heritage projects.

## Notice

The successful contractor will support the delivery of the Mapping Magnus project as agreed with Orkney Islands Council and in line with the Agreed Purposes of the Heritage Lottery Fund's funding. The project will commence in May 2017. Those elements of the project which focus on public engagement including workshops, training and exhibition will be concluded by December 2017 whilst final reporting and evaluation must be completed by September 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor will be responsible for the delivery of these particular elements of the Mapping Magnus project; - To hold archive research workshops and gather historical photographs with the Birsay community - To organise storytelling/song writing workshops and place names workshops - To hold public workshops in walkover and photographic survey - To hold preliminary schools workshops in archaeology, medieval Orkney/Birsay/St Magnus - To undertake community training workshops in excavation, finds and survey and geophysics - To undertake geophysical surveys, survey recording and excavations - To organise schools workshops and hands-on activities on site - To hold public workshops in coastal survey - To hold post-excavation workshops - To support the promotion and communication of the activity detailed above - To produce a professional report and illustration, publications and publicity around final reporting - To hold a project exhibition - To feed into the overall evaluation of the Mapping Magnus project It is envisaged that the scope of service and all expenses would be contained within a budget of GBP 45,875.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287369 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,875 |
| Lots value | £45,875 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,875 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UHI ARCHAEOLOGY INSTITUE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 79952000 - Event services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287369
- 12 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282750

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282750&idx=1
  12th May 2017 - Invitation to Quote - The Delivery of Mapping Magnus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282750&idx=2
  12th May 2017 - Appendix 1 - Mapping Magnus Application Overview
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282750
  The Delivery of Mapping Magnus - A Community Archaeology, Research and Training Project - The successful contractor will support the delivery of the Mapping Magnus project as agreed with Orkney Islands Council and in line with the Agreed Purposes of the Heritage Lottery Fund's funding. The project will commence in May 2017. Those elements of the project which focus on public engagement including workshops, training and exhibition will be concluded by December 2017 whilst final reporting and evaluation must be completed by September 2018.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287369
  The Delivery of Mapping Magnus - A Community Archaeology, Research and Training Project - The successful contractor will support the delivery of the Mapping Magnus project as agreed with Orkney Islands Council and in line with the Agreed Purposes of the Heritage Lottery Fund's funding. The project will commence in May 2017. Those elements of the project which focus on public engagement including workshops, training and exhibition will be concluded by December 2017 whilst final reporting and evaluation must be completed by September 2018.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495389

## Provenance

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