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title: "Statement of Requirements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000671016"
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buyer: "ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND"
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# Statement of Requirements

Buyer: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000671016

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## Summary

The procurement process underway involves Archaeology Scotland seeking to commission an Interpretation and Digital Engagement Programme for the "Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument" project in West Ardnamurchan. This tender, titled "Statement of Requirements," falls under the services category for the education sector and is currently in the Award stage. The contract, which is valued at £42,000, was signed on 31 December 2021, while the initial tender period ended on 18 November 2021, requiring submissions through both electronic and written methods. The project aims to enhance appreciation and protection of the region's historic environment and enable local communities to engage in heritage-related tourism initiatives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cultural heritage, digital content creation, and tourism development. Companies with experience in archaeological services, community engagement, or the creation of interpretive materials are well-placed to compete. The emphasis on a best price-quality ratio suggests that businesses demonstrating innovative approaches and high-quality service provision will be favoured, allowing them to not only contribute to a vital community project but also grow their market presence in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission and Interpretation and Digital engagement programme for the Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan. This aims to deliver Programme 3: Interpretation and Visitor Experience and Programme 2: The 3 Hubs Network (see attached Project Plan). The awardee will work with Archaeology Scotland staff to produce interpretive material and digital recording and interpretation for the Real Wild West Programme the overall aims of which are: 1. Enhance the understanding, management and protection of the Historic Environment of Ardnamurchan. 2. Develop skills of participants through hands-on archaeological experiences. 3. Design and deliver informative heritage interpretation for the peninsula. 4. Enable local community groups to actively create and promote heritage related tourism opportunities on Ardnamurchan. 5. Enable local community to develop long term outreach and education, and heritage strategy to increase benefits to local people through the heritage of Ardnamurchan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

All procurement for RWW AaM will be based on a best price-quality ratio (80% Quality - 20% Cost) (Table 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439457 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND |
| Locality | MUSSELBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH21 7PB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Musselburgh |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ICECREAM ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79540000 - Interpretation services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439457
- 19 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430997

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT430997&idx=1
  21st October 2021 - Interpretation and digital engagement programme
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430997
  Statement of Requirements - Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission and Interpretation and Digital engagement programme for the Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan. This aims to deliver Programme 3: Interpretation and Visitor Experience and Programme 2: The 3 Hubs Network (see attached Project Plan). The awardee will work with Archaeology Scotland staff to produce interpretive material and digital recording and interpretation for the Real Wild West Programme the overall aims of which are: 1. Enhance the understanding, management and protection of the Historic Environment of Ardnamurchan. 2. Develop skills of participants through hands-on archaeological experiences. 3. Design and deliver informative heritage interpretation for the peninsula. 4. Enable local community groups to actively create and promote heritage related tourism opportunities on Ardnamurchan. 5. Enable local community to develop long term outreach and education, and heritage strategy to increase benefits to local people through the heritage of Ardnamurchan.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB439457
  Statement of Requirements - Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission and Interpretation and Digital engagement programme for the Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan. This aims to deliver Programme 3: Interpretation and Visitor Experience and Programme 2: The 3 Hubs Network (see attached Project Plan). The awardee will work with Archaeology Scotland staff to produce interpretive material and digital recording and interpretation for the Real Wild West Programme the overall aims of which are: 1. Enhance the understanding, management and protection of the Historic Environment of Ardnamurchan. 2. Develop skills of participants through hands-on archaeological experiences. 3. Design and deliver informative heritage interpretation for the peninsula. 4. Enable local community groups to actively create and promote heritage related tourism opportunities on Ardnamurchan. 5. Enable local community to develop long term outreach and education, and heritage strategy to increase benefits to local people through the heritage of Ardnamurchan.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000671016
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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