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title: "Graphic Design of Guidebooks"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000706784"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2022-12-19"
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# Graphic Design of Guidebooks

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000706784

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## Summary

The Historic Environment Scotland is looking for graphic design services for their official souvenir guidebooks and related publications. The contract is currently active, with a tender deadline on November 2, 2022, and a bid opening scheduled for the same date in Edinburgh, UK. The organisation manages 336 national monuments, with a potential opportunity for businesses that specialise in graphic design and creative services to compete. Businesses in the design industry should consider bidding for this opportunity to contribute to the cultural heritage and tourism sector.

This procurement process led by Historic Environment Scotland emphasises the need for graphic design services for their range of publications, presenting a growth opportunity for SMEs in the design sector. The tender invites businesses to contribute their creative expertise to enhance the presentation of national heritage materials. With a transparent and open procurement method, suitable businesses are encouraged to engage with the contracting authority to provide innovative design solutions that align with the historical and cultural themes of the organisation's publications.

## Notice

The contract is for the graphic design of Historic Environment Scotland's official souvenir Guidebooks and other retail publications. Historic Environment Scotland manages 336 Properties in Care (PICs). These are monuments of national significance, most of which are open to the public. About 75 PICs are staffed, allowing for the sale of guidebooks and other products. There may also be a requirement for the design of similar publications such as area guides, booked based around historical themes or children's publications.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the graphic design of Historic Environment Scotland's official souvenir Guidebooks and other retail publications. Historic Environment Scotland manages 336 Properties in Care (PICs). These are monuments of national significance, most of which are open to the public. About 75 PICs are staffed, allowing for the sale of guidebooks and other products. There may also be a requirement for the design of similar publications such as area guides, booked based around historical themes or children's publications. Printing and binding of our publications is not included in this contract, but we request that the contracted design agency provide supervision on press when each new publication is printed for the first time. There will also be a requirement for an ongoing consultation process with the agency to discuss directly relevant issues such as picture quality, paper stock and print technology.

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, there will be an option for extending the contract for a further 2 year which would be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467172 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The contract would be re-tendered in 2026. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,265 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUKETT BROCKLISS GUY LTD (T/A ABG DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467172
- 3 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460582

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=9
  11th October 2022 - Example of text in current guidebook (for reference)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=8
  11th October 2022 - Example of current cover for a guidebook (for reference)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=7
  10th October 2022 - HES brand guidelines
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=1
  3rd October 2022 - Document 5 - HES Terms and Conditions - for information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=2
  3rd October 2022 - Document 6 - Self Declaration Form on Russian & Belarusian Links - to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=3
  3rd October 2022 - Document 1 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=4
  3rd October 2022 - Document 2 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=5
  3rd October 2022 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460582&idx=6
  3rd October 2022 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460582
  Graphic Design of Guidebooks - 2.1 The contract is for the graphic design of Historic Environment Scotland's official souvenir Guidebooks and other retail publications. Historic Environment Scotland manages 336 Properties in Care (PICs). These are monuments of national significance, most of which are open to the public. About 75 PICs are staffed, allowing for the sale of guidebooks and other products. There may also be a requirement for the design of similar publications such as area guides, booked based around historical themes or children's publications.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467172
  Graphic Design of Guidebooks - The contract is for the graphic design of Historic Environment Scotland's official souvenir Guidebooks and other retail publications. Historic Environment Scotland manages 336 Properties in Care (PICs). These are monuments of national significance, most of which are open to the public. About 75 PICs are staffed, allowing for the sale of guidebooks and other products. There may also be a requirement for the design of similar publications such as area guides, booked based around historical themes or children's publications.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706784

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