--- title: "Framework for Interpretation Consultant Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND" published: "2019-06-17" --- # Framework for Interpretation Consultant Services Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Scotland is seeking to appoint consultants for their Framework for Interpretation Consultant Services, aimed at enhancing interpretive content across Scotland. This open tender process allows multiple consultants to be selected, focusing on various disciplines such as interpretation planning and training delivery. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by the deadline of 12 July 2019, with the bid opening scheduled later on the same day. The contracting authority is based in Edinburgh, and the services fall under the broader category of public services, which includes charity work. This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in interpretive planning, content development, and related training services, enabling them to collaborate with the National Trust for Scotland on meaningful projects. Companies that can provide creative and technical expertise in visual and experiential storytelling are encouraged to participate, as the framework allows for a maximum of 999 appointed firms, thus promoting a competitive and collaborative environment for growth within the sector. ## Notice The Trust are not limiting the number of consultants that can be appointed to the framework, however the following disciplines are looking to be covered. - Interpretation Planning - Development of interpretive content - (i.e. writing, picture research and liaison with designers and AV contractors, filmmakers, etc.) - Collaborative development of interpretive concepts and themes (e.g. workshop facilitation) - Training delivery on interpretation skills and processes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Companies who undertake the tendering process and provide the necessary information shall be evaluated in accordance with the tender documents. Successful companies shall then be placed on a Framework for the provision of providing the National Trust for Scotland Interpretation Consultant Services. The Trust shall provide each company a set of Framework Contract set of Terms and Conditions, that shall then become the Terms and Conditions when a piece of work in commissioned to be undertaken on a project for the Trust moving forward. The Trust are not limiting the number of consultants that can be appointed to the framework, however the following disciplines are looking to be covered. - Interpretation Planning - Development of interpretive content - (i.e. writing, picture research and liaison with designers and AV contractors, filmmakers, etc.) - Collaborative development of interpretive concepts and themes (e.g. workshop facilitation) - Training delivery on interpretation skills and processes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357444 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 17 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 | | 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 | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH11 4DF | | 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 | Sighthill/Gorgie | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357444 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN357444&idx=1 17th June 2019 - Framework Document for Interpretation Consultant Services for National Trust for Scotland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN357444 Framework for Interpretation Consultant Services - The Trust are not limiting the number of consultants that can be appointed to the framework, however the following disciplines are looking to be covered. - Interpretation Planning - Development of interpretive content - (i.e. writing, picture research and liaison with designers and AV contractors, filmmakers, etc.) - Collaborative development of interpretive concepts and themes (e.g. workshop facilitation) - Training delivery on interpretation skills and processes. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nts.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587721 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=587721 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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