---
title: "Tender Specifiction"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000508265"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SCOTLAND"
published: "2017-08-16"
---

# Tender Specifiction

Buyer: ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000508265

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## Summary

The Scotland + Venice partnership, led by Architecture & Design Scotland, is seeking proposals for a unique project at the 16th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. This open tender, titled "Tender Specification," falls under the services category and has an estimated value of £59,000. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 11 September 2017. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically, and the bid opening is scheduled for the same day at A&DS Edinburgh.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for creative firms, particularly those specialising in architecture, design, and educational outreach, to contribute to a prestigious international showcase. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative strategies for engaging children and young people in design processes will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a focus on best practices in participation and engagement, this project will enable winning suppliers to significantly enhance their portfolio and visibility in the creative industries.

## Notice

The Scotland + Venice partnership invites proposals from a supplier, "the creative team", to develop and deliver a unique project for the 16th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice. The commission provides an exciting opportunity for a creative team to engage with one of the most prestigious international showcases for architecture in the world. The team should provide a strong narrative, critical position and approach to working with children and young people and the International Architecture Exhibition theme 'Freespace'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scotland + Venice partnership invites proposals from a supplier, "the creative team", to develop and deliver a unique project for the 16th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice. The commission provides an exciting opportunity for a creative team to engage with one of the most prestigious international showcases for architecture in the world. The team should provide a strong narrative, critical position and approach to working with children and young people and the International Architecture Exhibition theme 'Freespace'. The partners are looking for proposals that deliver best practice in working with young people to develop ideas on how their places can change and support and offer tangible outcomes for them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292619 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8DD |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292619

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292619&idx=4
  16th August 2017 - Schedule 1 Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292619&idx=5
  16th August 2017 - Schedule 2 Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292619&idx=1
  16th August 2017 - Invitation/Instructions to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292619&idx=2
  16th August 2017 - Tender specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292619&idx=3
  16th August 2017 - Annex C Terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292619
  Tender Specifiction - The Scotland + Venice partnership invites proposals from a supplier, "the creative team", to develop and deliver a unique project for the 16th International Architecture Exhibition, Venice. The commission provides an exciting opportunity for a creative team to engage with one of the most prestigious international showcases for architecture in the world. The team should provide a strong narrative, critical position and approach to working with children and young people and the International Architecture Exhibition theme 'Freespace'.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ads.org.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=508265
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000508265
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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