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title: "Award of Mini Comp Framework Terms UoG/Library PURCH1799 - Special Exhibition Design & Build"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000717377"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-02-27"
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# Award of Mini Comp Framework Terms UoG/Library PURCH1799 - Special Exhibition Design & Build

Buyer: NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000717377

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## Summary

The National Library of Scotland, as the buying organisation, has awarded the contract for the "Award of Mini Comp Framework Terms UoG/Library PURCH1799 - Special Exhibition Design & Build" to The Creative Core Group Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category and involves the creation of temporary special exhibitions with specific design and build timelines. The tender was awarded on 22nd February 2023, with a tender period starting from 27th May 2023 to 1st May 2024. The contract aims to deliver a special exhibition scheduled for Summer 2023 and subsequent exhibitions in the following years, presenting opportunities for businesses offering museum and cultural services.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in exhibition design and build services to compete for contracts with the National Library of Scotland. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with The Creative Core Group Ltd securing the contract. Businesses capable of meeting the design and build requirements of temporary special exhibitions, aligned with the specified timelines, can benefit from engaging with the National Library of Scotland. The awarded contract signifies a promising growth avenue for businesses looking to expand their presence in the cultural services industry, particularly in Scotland.

## Notice

Under the terms and conditions of the UOG Design and Build Framework Lot 3, the Library is inviting LOT 3 suppliers to submit a design proposal and fee structure for the temporary special exhibition - John Francis Campbell of Islay (working title) - and a technical solution for supporting, potentially, up to two additional temporary special exhibitions.Special exhibition programmeGuaranteedSummer 2023 - John Francis Campbell of Islay (working title) - Confirmed Budget of PS45,000Design & build period - March to June 2023Exhibition opening - 9 June (preview on 8 June 2023)Exhibition closing and disassembled - April and May 2024Not GuaranteedSummer 2024 - Scotland and the Renaissance (working title) - Unconfirmed budget of PS45,000Design & build period - January to June 2024Exhibition opening - June 2024Exhibition closing and disassembled - February and March 2025Not GuaranteedSummer 2025 - The Library's Centenary (this exhibition is at idea stage, there is no working title yet) - Unconfirmed budget of PS45,000Design & build period - TBAExhibition opening - TBAExhibition close and disassembled -TBA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472250 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,350 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML11 7AX |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BLAKE STEVENSON; BSL INTERIORS; BURNFIELD DEMOLITION; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; MAM CONTRACTING; THE CREATIVE CORE GROUP; VERMICON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2023 at 15:01 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472250

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk

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