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title: "To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660441"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-08-20"
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# To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660441

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has issued a tender titled "To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service," primarily focusing on enhancing visitor-facing interpretative materials and exhibits. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh. The tender was initiated on July 13, 2021, with a submissions deadline set for July 27, 2021. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing broader participation. The service aims to engage graphic designers capable of delivering high-quality, accessible interpretation media.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in graphic design and production management, particularly those with experience in creating interpretive media such as signage and exhibition materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on flexibility and responsiveness to the reactive nature of the contract. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong portfolio of work in developing visual communication tailored for educational and visitor engagement contexts will have a competitive advantage in this process.

## Notice

RBGE is developing and upgrading its visitor-facing interpretive offer that is managed and developed by the Interpretation & Design Team. The offer includes audience-focused, interpretive media for each of the Gardens, the collections and ongoing research. It includes exhibitions, audio-visual presentations, interpretation panels, living history, signage, guided tours and publications. The Interpretation and Design Team wishes to appoint a graphic designer/designers to work on a freelance basis with the team to support delivery of reactive graphic design for interpretation panels, way-finding and behavioural signage.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

RBGE is looking for graphic designers with experience in delivering high quality accessible interpretation panels and other similar interpretation media. Tenderers who do not demonstrate that experience and understanding will not be considered. Tenderers should preferably be able to offer a degree of flexibility in order to respond to the needs of a reactive contract of this sort. For example, being able within reason, to adjust weekly working hours, and be responsive to changing priorities. The appointed designer(s) must be willing to work in accordance with the in-house RBGE graphic design style.

Renewal: 12 Month Additional Extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424989 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | £49,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 5LR |
| 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 | Inverleith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ABOUND DESIGN & INTERPRETATION; FORM BY THOUGHT; RFA DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424989
- 13 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421117

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421117&idx=1
  13th July 2021 - Reactive Graphic Design and Production ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL421117&idx=2
  13th July 2021 - Reactive Graph Design and Production Management Price File
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL421117
  To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service - RBGE is developing and upgrading its visitor-facing interpretive offer that is managed and developed by the Interpretation & Design Team. The offer includes audience-focused, interpretive media for each of the Gardens, the collections and ongoing research. It includes exhibitions, audio-visual presentations, interpretation panels, living history, signage, guided tours and publications. The Interpretation and Design Team wishes to appoint a graphic designer/designers to work on a freelance basis with the team to support delivery of reactive graphic design for interpretation panels, way-finding and behavioural signage.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424989
  To provide a reactive Graphic Design and Production Management Service - RBGE is developing and upgrading its visitor-facing interpretive offer that is managed and developed by the Interpretation & Design Team. The offer includes audience-focused, interpretive media for each of the Gardens, the collections and ongoing research. It includes exhibitions, audio-visual presentations, interpretation panels, living history, signage, guided tours and publications. The Interpretation and Design Team wishes to appoint a graphic designer/designers to work on a freelance basis with the team to support delivery of reactive graphic design for interpretation panels, way-finding and behavioural signage.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660441

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