--- title: "Costumed Performers for Stirling Castle" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2018-01-08" --- # Costumed Performers for Stirling Castle Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland as the contracting authority, seeking costumed performers for the prestigious Stirling Castle. This tender, classified under the services category, is particularly focused on the tourism and conservation industry. Interested parties should note that the tender period concluded on 14th November 2017, following an open procurement method allowing any qualified provider to submit offers. Contracts have since been awarded and are currently active as of 3rd January 2018. This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in performance art, historical reenactment, or tourism services, especially those that can demonstrate expertise in 16th-century living history. With a contract value of £1,000,000 and the potential for long-term engagement through renewal options, providers capable of delivering engaging and flexible costumed interpretation could significantly benefit from this engagement, enhancing their portfolio and visibility within the cultural heritage sector. ## Notice This requirement is for the provision of costumed interpretation at Stirling Castle and other sites if required. Costumed interpretation will be delivered using a variety of methods in a flexible approach to respond to visitor needs. Interpretation will be of the courtly suite of buildings (Chapel Royal, Great Hall and Palace) and potentially other locations, presenting the dramatic and complex story of the royal Stewart Court and that of life in the Castle in the mid sixteenth century. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This requirement is for the provision of costumed interpretation at Stirling Castle and other sites if required. Costumed interpretation will be delivered using a variety of methods in a flexible approach to respond to visitor needs. Interpretation will be of the courtly suite of buildings (Chapel Royal, Great Hall and Palace) and potentially other locations, presenting the dramatic and complex story of the royal Stewart Court and that of life in the Castle in the mid sixteenth century. Renewal: There will be the option to extend for an additional 3 12 month periods following the initial contract period of 2 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305965 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jan 2018 | | Contract period | 30 Dec 2017 - 30 Dec 2019 | | Recurrence | After the period for this contract is nearing expiration. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services - 92300000 - Entertainment services - 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services - 92312000 - Artistic services - 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists - 92312240 - Services provided by entertainers ## Release History - 8 Jan 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305965 - 11 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298194 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298194&idx=1 13th October 2017 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298194&idx=2 13th October 2017 - Document 2 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298194&idx=3 13th October 2017 - Doc 2 - Annex 4 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298194&idx=4 13th October 2017 - Document 4 - Quality Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298194&idx=5 13th October 2017 - Document 5 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298194&idx=6 13th October 2017 - Document 6 - HES terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT298194&idx=7 13th October 2017 - ESPD (Scotland) Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298194 Costumed Performers for Stirling Castle - This requirement is for the provision of costumed interpretation at Stirling Castle and other sites if required. Costumed interpretation will be delivered using a variety of methods in a flexible approach to respond to visitor needs. Interpretation will be of the courtly suite of buildings (Chapel Royal, Great Hall and Palace) and potentially other locations, presenting the dramatic and complex story of the royal Stewart Court and that of life in the Castle in the mid sixteenth century. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN305965 Costumed Performers for Stirling Castle - This requirement is for the provision of costumed interpretation at Stirling Castle and other sites if required. Costumed interpretation will be delivered using a variety of methods in a flexible approach to respond to visitor needs. Interpretation will be of the courtly suite of buildings (Chapel Royal, Great Hall and Palace) and potentially other locations, presenting the dramatic and complex story of the royal Stewart Court and that of life in the Castle in the mid sixteenth century. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000515195.json.