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title: "Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722014"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-07-31"
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# Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours)

Buyer: NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722014

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## Summary

The National Galleries of Scotland has awarded a contract for the Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours) to Smartify Scotland. The procurement process was completed on 31st July 2023. The contract involves managing the development and production of creative content for audio tours. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is for services in the industry category of Recreation, culture, and religion. The procurement stage was at the award stage, with a contract value of £59,375. The location of the procurement process was in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender for the Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours) by the National Galleries of Scotland presents an opportunity for audio tour content providers to expand their business. Businesses specialising in audio content creation, scriptwriting, translation, and recording services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Understanding the organisational needs of the National Galleries of Scotland is crucial for successful participation in the tender. The contract offers flexibility with options for British Sign Language and foreign language translations, providing potential for creative growth and innovation in the audio tour industry.

## Notice

National Galleries Scotland (NGS) wish to award a single Service Provider contract for the Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours). The Service Provider will be required to manage the development and production of creative content for audio tours from planning through to the provision of files formatted for uploading to a cloud-based Content Management System (CMS). This will include the research, content development, script writing, translation, recording and supply of files in an agreed format. The contract includes for the option of British Sign Language (BSL) and foreign language translations. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. There is no commitment to a minimum volume of work. The Service Provider will have no claim against NGS if they are not instructed to deliver a minimum volume of work. The Service Provider must have a clear understanding of the contract requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Service Provider and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Service Providers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement will be conducted through the use of the Open (single stage) procedure. Bidders must complete and return an SPD (Scotland) form along with their tender submission. Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. It is a requirement that the Service Provider as a minimum, hold or commit to obtain prior to the award of contract a valid Cyber Essentials Basic Certificate (or equivalent) in place throughout the duration of the contract.

Options: NGS reserve the right to award a public contract following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in terms of Regulation 33(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Further information is included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document. NGS reserves the right to issue a contract modification in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract makes provision for an optional variable extension period of an additional 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484829 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2025-2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,375 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| 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 West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMARTIFY SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 32353000 - Sound recordings
- 64216200 - Electronic information services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92300000 - Entertainment services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484829
- 8 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470767

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470767&idx=3
  8th February 2023 - Section 3 - Contract Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470767&idx=5
  8th February 2023 - Section 3 - Contract Agreement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470767&idx=4
  8th February 2023 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470767&idx=1
  8th February 2023 - Invitation to Tender (ITT)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB470767&idx=2
  8th February 2023 - Section 2 - Contract Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470767
  Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours) - National Galleries Scotland (NGS) wish to award a single Service Provider contract for the Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours). The Service Provider will be required to manage the development and production of creative content for audio tours from planning through to the provision of files formatted for uploading to a cloud-based Content Management System (CMS). This will include the research, content development, script writing, translation, recording and supply of files in an agreed format. The contract includes for the option of British Sign Language (BSL) and foreign language translations. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. There is no commitment to a minimum volume of work. The Service Provider will have no claim against NGS if they are not instructed to deliver a minimum volume of work. The Service Provider must have a clear understanding of the contract requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Service Provider and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Service Providers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484829
  Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours) - National Galleries Scotland (NGS) wish to award a single Service Provider contract for the Provision of Creative Content Production (Audio Tours). The Service Provider will be required to manage the development and production of creative content for audio tours from planning through to the provision of files formatted for uploading to a cloud-based Content Management System (CMS). This will include the research, content development, script writing, translation, recording and supply of files in an agreed format. The contract includes for the option of British Sign Language (BSL) and foreign language translations. For full details of the Contract Requirements please refer to the Tender and Contract documents. There is no commitment to a minimum volume of work. The Service Provider will have no claim against NGS if they are not instructed to deliver a minimum volume of work. The Service Provider must have a clear understanding of the contract requirements and the organisational needs of NGS. The agreement will be non-exclusive i.e., NGS reserves the right, in certain circumstances, to procure out with the Contract Agreement, as and when required. In the event of unsatisfactory performance by the successful Service Provider and the termination of the contract by either party, NGS reserves the right to negotiate the continuance of the services with the second and third placed Service Providers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722014
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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