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title: "Tune into Tourism"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529123"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-06-04"
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# Tune into Tourism

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529123

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Tune into Tourism" is undertaken by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, based in Inverness, UK. The contract is classified under the services industry category and has an active procurement method using an open procedure. The current stage is at the contract award, which began on 21 May 2018. This contract has a total estimated value of £308,000 and is set for a duration of two years with the option to extend for an additional two one-year periods. The final date for submissions was 26 March 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in tourism, creative services, and technical expertise. Companies that can deliver webinars, video podcasts, and social media content aimed at enhancing the skills of tourism businesses will be well-suited to compete. With the focus on providing innovative solutions and expert knowledge in this sector, potential suppliers will benefit from engaging with Highlands and Islands Enterprise to contribute to the developmental needs of local enterprises in tourism.

## Notice

Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking for a supplier with a creative outlook to work with them to deliver the "Tune into Tourism" programme. The supplier will require a range of technical services and expertise whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds. The duration of this contract is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to work with them to deliver the Tune into Tourism Programme. The purpose of the programme is to enable businesses to: Learn about the latest trends from subject experts and industry contributors. Identify areas within their business that could benefit from innovative action. Hear what other businesses have successfully done to maximise business opportunities. The successful supplier shall be required to provide the following services (which are not exhaustive) as appropriate: Produce Webinars that provide an interactive experience for online viewers. Produce Short video podcast tutorials/talks that offer tourism businesses a range of practical business insights and tips that can be applied in their own operation. Produce Facebook Live sessions offering informal, friendly and personal observations drawn from interviews and experiences on agreed subjects.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321225 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | within 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £308,000 |
| Lots value | £308,000 |
| 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 | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32210000 - Broadcasting equipment
- 38650000 - Photographic equipment
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 92100000 - Motion picture and video services
- 92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321225
- 22 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311395

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=11
  26th March 2018 - Question 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=10
  20th March 2018 - Question No 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=9
  26th February 2018 - Amendment to Mandatory Requirement for Professional Indemnity Liability Insurance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=8
  24th February 2018 - Tune into Tourism ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=5
  24th February 2018 - Tune into Tourism Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=6
  24th February 2018 - Tune into Tourism Scope of Requirements & Tender Guidance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=7
  24th February 2018 - Tune into Tourism Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=2
  24th February 2018 - HIE Conflict of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=3
  24th February 2018 - HIE Travel Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=4
  24th February 2018 - Tune into Tourism Award Criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311395&idx=1
  24th February 2018 - Tune into Tourism Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311395
  Tune into Tourism - Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking for a supplier with a creative outlook to work with them to deliver the "Tune into Tourism" programme. The supplier will require a range of technical services and expertise whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds. The duration of this contract is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321225
  Tune into Tourism - Highlands and Islands Enterprise are looking for a supplier with a creative outlook to work with them to deliver the "Tune into Tourism" programme. The supplier will require a range of technical services and expertise whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds. The duration of this contract is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 1 year periods.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529123

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