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title: "Heritage App and Public Engagement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544518"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-31"
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# Heritage App and Public Engagement

Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544518

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Aberdeenshire Council seeking tenders for the development of the "Heritage App and Public Engagement," part of the services industry category. This initiative aims to create an augmented reality application for the Fraserburgh Heritage Trail, along with associated exhibition materials and community engagement activities. The tender was open until the 18th of June 2018, following which the award period commenced on the 19th of June 2018. The total value of the contract is £35,000, with the successful contractor required to deliver the project in Fraserburgh, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in digital app development, augmented reality, and community engagement activities. Companies with expertise in creating interactive, informative content, especially in relation to heritage and cultural projects, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The engagement with local communities and schools is a critical aspect of this project, suggesting that firms with a track record in participatory design and collaboration would have a competitive advantage in this procurement.

## Notice

Development of the Fraserburgh 2021 Heritage Trail Augmented Reality application ('the app')and associated exhibition material for public spaces; to include community engagement activities and demonstration of the app at a public launch event.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful contractor will: - Develop, produce and setup for download an Interpretive app, suitable for smartphone or tablet, which will explore the history and heritage of the conservation area of Fraserburgh, presenting content in a manner which is engaging, informative and which will be suitable for a range of audiences, either resident or visiting the town. - Draw on existing material supplied by the local authority in conjunction with the secondary school and Development Trust - photography, video, voice-overs, sound tracks, scripts and narratives, to inform and be included in the app. Translation of text into other languages will, where necessary, be procured from Aberdeenshire Council's translation services. - Undertake 3D scanning of the built environment at selected points along the route in order to produce interpretive material in the form of virtual or augmented reality content. - Design and undertake a programme of community engagement work, fitting in or collaborating with local events, schools or groups in order to promote awareness and understanding of the historic environment of the Conservation Area. - Design the trigger marker and design 13 interpretive plaques to be sited at the 12 selected points on the route, plus start/finish point. - Upload the app to the relevant app stores - Co-host a launch event for the app in Fraserburgh and run a public workshop demonstrating the app to visitors and local residents. - Design and produce a permanent exhibition facility for additional changing displays of visual and interpretive material generated during the process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326670 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212520 - Multimedia software development services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326670
- 29 May 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320368

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320368&idx=3
  13th June 2018 - Invitation to Quote amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320368&idx=7
  13th June 2018 - Invitation to Quote amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320368&idx=6
  5th June 2018 - Map showing agreed trail route and app marker locations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320368&idx=5
  5th June 2018 - Map and description of town centre CARS area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320368&idx=1
  31st May 2018 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320368&idx=4
  31st May 2018 - Invitation to Quote amended
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY320368&idx=2
  29th May 2018 - Standard terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY320368
  Heritage App and Public Engagement - Development of the Fraserburgh 2021 Heritage Trail Augmented Reality application ('the app')and associated exhibition material for public spaces; to include community engagement activities and demonstration of the app at a public launch event.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326670
  Heritage App and Public Engagement - Development of the Fraserburgh 2021 Heritage Trail Augmented Reality application ('the app')and associated exhibition material for public spaces; to include community engagement activities and demonstration of the app at a public launch event.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544518

## Provenance

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