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title: "Jousting Events"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749889"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-01-25"
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# Jousting Events

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749889

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland, a national agency office dealing with Built Environment, Heritage, and Tourism. The procurement title is "Jousting Events", falling under the services category. The procurement stage is active, and the tender involves providing Jousting shows and displays at various sites, with a contract worth between 25,000GDP to 35,000GDP per annum. The deadline for submission is on December 11, 2023, with opportunities for businesses offering entertainment services.

This tender by Historic Environment Scotland for 'Jousting Events' presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs specialising in event management and entertainment. Businesses capable of providing scripted Jousting shows, including knights on horseback, theatrical elements, and themed activities, are well-suited to compete. The contract, which involves staging events at historical sites like Linlithgow Palace and Caerlaverock Castle, offers a platform for growth through creative and engaging event provision.

## Notice

HES is looking to appoint a supplier to provide Jousting shows and potentially static displays at events at various sites across the estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HES is looking to appoint a supplier to provide Jousting shows and potentially static displays at events at various sites across the estate. The management and co-ordination of the staging of the overall event will be undertaken by the Visitor Events Team. Other events may be required within this contract at additional HES sites. The estimated value of the contract is 25,000GDP - 35,000GDP per annum. It is anticipated that there will be 4 Jousting events a year, to be held on 2 weekends. The final number will be determined after consultation with HES's Contract Manager. The events typically take place between the times of 11:00am and 4:30pm typically on a weekend in late June/early July at Linlithgow Palace and late July at Caerlaverock Castle with the programme repeated each day. HES require a supplier who has the capability to provide a scripted Jousting show of 45minutes to 1 hour in duration, to be performed twice a day at each location. The show must be theatrical and provide entertainment. The tone must be family friendly and must be enjoyable to a wide audience from a very young age up. The supplier will be required to provide all equipment associated with staging the Jousting element of the event and will be responsible for setting up and taking down their own tournament arena. HES requires the set to be dressed appropriately, to include a 'Royal Box' and all props, equipment and tents must be provided by the supplier. The supplier must provide a costumed commentator for the show. The show must be scripted, and an inclusion of the draft script must be included in your submission. The supplier must provide their own PA system, which must be suitable for outdoor use and in all weathers. The PA system must be suitable for the event location and size of audience to ensure the show is audible and of clear quality. The system must be set up, controlled, and operated by a member of the supplier's crew. Where the operator is visible as part of the show the operator must be in appropriate period costume. The show must contain a minimum of 4 knights on horseback and there must be a supporting cast of performers and foot people. It also lust include theatrical elements including music, fanfares, and flags. The supplier must have the flexibility to theme the show in different time periods. The following must be submitted for approval and sign off by the HES Contract Manager at least 2 months before the event takes place - - Music/score - Script - Set Design - Equipment list and specification - Knights names and colours - Horse details - Cast and crew lists Static displays and additional activities may also be required in consultation with HES Contract Manager. The supplier must arrange and pay for stabling for their horses as there are no facilities at HES sites for this. The supplier will be responsible for organising their own transport to and from events, accommodation, and food. The supplier will be required to participate in PR and marketing activity. The supplier may also be asked to provide images and biographies/content.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years are up, the contract will be up for renewal for a further 2 years, which will 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=JAN497181 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | After the extensions have been applied, the tender will be up for renewal in 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | LES AMIS D'ONNO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497181
- 9 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492313

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=1
  9th November 2023 - Document 1 - ITT - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=2
  9th November 2023 - Document 2 - Specification - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=3
  9th November 2023 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=4
  9th November 2023 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=5
  9th November 2023 - Document 5 - Term and Conditions - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=6
  9th November 2023 - Document 6 - Links to Russia - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=7
  9th November 2023 - Document 7 - Prompt Payment Form - to be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492313&idx=8
  9th November 2023 - Document 8 - Supplier Privacy Notice - For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492313
  Jousting Events - HES is looking to appoint a supplier to provide Jousting shows and potentially static displays at events at various sites across the estate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497181
  Jousting Events - HES is looking to appoint a supplier to provide Jousting shows and potentially static displays at events at various sites across the estate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749889

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