---
title: "Audio Content & Production"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000522204"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-05-25"
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# Audio Content & Production

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000522204

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being carried out by Historic Environment Scotland, focusing on the provision of audio content and production services. The tender, titled "Audio Content & Production", aims to acquire a contractor to plan, develop, and produce high-quality audio-guide content for the organisation's Properties in Care. This contract, which falls under the services category within the tourism, build environment, and conservation industry, is currently active and has a significant budget of £5,000,000. Key procurement dates include a bid opening on 24 January 2018, with an active tender period that was planned to conclude on the same date.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in audio production, cultural heritage projects, and associated services. Companies that can demonstrate a strong portfolio in creating audio content, especially for historic sites, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers capable of meeting the financial and technical selection criteria set by Historic Environment Scotland will find a promising avenue for growth and collaboration in delivering innovative audio experiences to enhance visitor engagement at heritage sites.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland require a supplier to plan, develop and produce high quality audio-guide content for new and existing audio-guides at our Properties in Care. This contract will cover new audio-guide tours, replacement tours, changes / updates / additions to existing tours and other audio content.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland require a supplier to plan, develop and produce high quality audio-guide content for new and existing audio-guides at our Properties in Care. This contract will cover new audio-guide tours, replacement tours, changes / updates / additions to existing tours and other audio content.

Renewal: Contract will have an option to extend for 12 months after the initial contract period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320152 |
| 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 | 25 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | During early 2022. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 50312610 - Maintenance of information technology equipment
- 50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment
- 64216200 - Electronic information services

## Release History

- 25 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320152
- 8 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303716

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=4
  16th January 2018 - Document 5 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=8
  16th January 2018 - Document 5 - Pricing Schedule Revised
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=6
  11th December 2017 - Appendix 1 - Scripts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=7
  11th December 2017 - Document 3 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=1
  11th December 2017 - Document 1 - Instruction to Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=2
  11th December 2017 - Document 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=3
  11th December 2017 - Document 4- Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC303716&idx=5
  11th December 2017 - Document 6 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC303716
  Audio Content & Production - Historic Environment Scotland require a supplier to plan, develop and produce high quality audio-guide content for new and existing audio-guides at our Properties in Care. This contract will cover new audio-guide tours, replacement tours, changes / updates / additions to existing tours and other audio content.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320152
  Audio Content & Production - Historic Environment Scotland require a supplier to plan, develop and produce high quality audio-guide content for new and existing audio-guides at our Properties in Care. This contract will cover new audio-guide tours, replacement tours, changes / updates / additions to existing tours and other audio content.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000522204

## Provenance

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