Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Belfast City Council
9 - 21 Adelaide Street
Belfast
BT2 8DJ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKN06 - Belfast
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of a Visitor Photography Service for Belfast Zoo
Reference number
T2381
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice is to inform the marketplace of Belfast City Council’s intention to carry out research to help shape and inform the development of a visitor photography service at Belfast Zoo.
The Council owns and is responsible for Belfast Zoo, which houses over 500 animals and more than 110 species across a 55-acre site that overlooks the city. It is an award winning and popular destination for local residents and visitors, attracting 200k + visitors per annum.
As one of the oldest visitor attractions in Northern Ireland, the Council is continuing to seek new and innovative ways of creating fond memories for those that visit the zoo. For example, in addition to the audio tour and the Zoovenir shop, the Junior Keeper experience has been recently relaunched and there are further animal experiences planned for mid-2023.
Other zoos and similar venues have introduced photography services and courses to enhance the overall visitor experience.
The Council is now seeking to hear from organisations that might be interested in providing high-quality and modern photography services and courses at the zoo. This may include the provision of tailored workshops, interactive and fun photography experiences, static and/or ride camera systems with online and/or offline capabilities, software solutions (such as apps) etc.
It is anticipated that these services and courses would:
• Increase visitor engagement.
• Enhance the overall visitor experience.
• Complement the existing visitor services at the zoo.
• Increase revenue at the zoo.
• Increase competitive advantage.
• Increase brand awareness and social media profile.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79961300 - Specialised photography services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN06 - Belfast
Main site or place of performance
Belfast Zoo, Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Belfast City Council invites suppliers to register their interest in receiving a Pre-market Engagement Questionnaire regarding a visitor photography service for the Zoo. The feedback from this questionnaire will help shape and inform the development of the photography service for Belfast Zoo. It will also help inform the procurement strategy and specification for the upcoming tender, which is due to be released later this year.
If you are interested in receiving and completing a questionnaire, please email Rachel Crothers at crothersr@belfastcity.gov.uk by Friday 31st March 2023. When registering your interest, please provide your company’s name and an email address.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 June 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes