--- title: "Interpretive Access Projects" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2018-08-27" --- # Interpretive Access Projects Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, which is currently seeking proposals for the "Interpretive Access Projects" tender. This tender aims to enhance visitor engagement through high-quality interpretive resources, specifically tailored for use by diverse audiences, including autistic visitors. The tender falls under the services category and is classified within the tourism and built environment sector. The closing date for submissions is 14th September 2018, with bids to be opened on the same day. Responses are to be submitted electronically, with all relevant details accessible via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on accessible design, visitor services, and tourism-related resources to expand their market presence. Companies that specialise in creating inclusive materials, such as educational tools and sensory-friendly resources, would find this tender particularly relevant. Strong proposals that demonstrate innovative ideas for enhancing visitor experiences at historic sites like Edinburgh and Stirling Castles are likely to stand out in this competitive field. ## Notice Historic Environment Scotland's Interpretation Unit is seeking to commission a contractor to plan and manage the delivery of high-quality, engaging interpretive access resources that are practical and fit for operational use. This could involve the development of backpacks designed for use by autistic visitors, the creation of a range of maps and guides to our sites, including physical access maps and sensory maps for Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, and continued consultation and advice on a range of access and inclusion projects. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Historic Environment Scotland's Interpretation Unit is seeking to commission a contractor to plan and manage the delivery of high-quality, engaging interpretive access resources that are practical and fit for operational use. This could involve the development of backpacks designed for use by autistic visitors, the creation of a range of maps and guides to our sites, including physical access maps and sensory maps for Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, and continued consultation and advice on a range of access and inclusion projects. Renewal: The contract will run for an initial year but has the option to extend for up to a further two years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329360 | | 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 | 27 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79540000 - Interpretation services ## Release History - 27 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329360 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329360&idx=2 28th August 2018 - Contract Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG329360&idx=1 27th August 2018 - Contract Brief - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG329360 Interpretive Access Projects - Historic Environment Scotland's Interpretation Unit is seeking to commission a contractor to plan and manage the delivery of high-quality, engaging interpretive access resources that are practical and fit for operational use. This could involve the development of backpacks designed for use by autistic visitors, the creation of a range of maps and guides to our sites, including physical access maps and sensory maps for Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, and continued consultation and advice on a range of access and inclusion projects. ## Notice URLs - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=555175 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000555175. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000555175.json.