Researching and writing digital content for Wales on Rails

Tender description

Contract requirements Researching and writing digital content for WalesOnRails (WoR) a Great Little Trains of Wales (GLToW) project Interviewing and liaising with the nominated rail line expert. Identifying the ‘principal’ and ‘minor’ stations on a line. Researching and writing ‘card’ content for every ‘principal’ station: • Adaptable accessibility • Awesome adventure • Fantastic food • Gorgeous gardens • Heroic heritage • Obtainable outdoors • Story spots Finding suitable images to accompany the text; locating local photographer, arranging purchase of images, and making sure they are copyright compliant and making sure they are accredited to the owner of the image. Getting all text and images approved. Uploading this information into WoR CMS and getting it to look right in Welsh and English, when published on the website. Documents required in your tender quote An outline of why you could be the content creator to help GLToW. An indication of your day rate and availability. CV’s of practitioner/s to include details of membership of professional bodies with details of business insurance. Deadline date and time 29 January 2019 Award date 3 February 2021 Categories 79342000 Marketing services Timescales The bulk of the research work is to be carried out in February with website uploading in early March. Contract commencement 8 February 2021, there maybe an additional role 22 February. Contract end 6 March 2021 The project is to be completed and invoice by 12 March 2021 Additional Information We are keen to hear from suppliers who have a proven track record of working in and/or writing for tourism, rail travel or steam railways. Depending on your availability and the work load we may require two or more digital content creators. The contract is for the creation of content for the following lines: GLToW Bala Lake Railway Brecon Mountain Railway Fairbourne Railway Ffestiniog Railway Welsh Highland Railways Llanberis Lake Railway Snowdon Mountain Railway Talyllyn Railway Welshpool and Llanfair Railway Vale of Rheidol Railway Welsh Highland Heritage Railway Rail lines Borderlands Line Cambrian Line Conwy Valley Line Heart of Wales Line Shrewsbury to Chester Line South West Wales Connected Bus routes Traws Cymru T1 Traws Cymru T2 Traws Cymru T3 Project delivery The contract costs are to include travel expenses, administration costs and any other expenses incurred in providing a professional service. COVID-19 At all times we must adhere to the latest government guidance on travelling on public transport, relevant to the local area. https://gov.wales/coronavirus-travel Environmental GLToW is committed to delivery of the contract with the minimum adverse environmental impact. Public transport will be used wherever possible in line with government guidance. Equalities GLToW supports equal opportunities, with a commitment to best service irrespective of age, gender, or ethnicity. Welsh Language Requirements All material will comply with the Welsh Language Standards Regulations. Visual identity All material will comply with Visit Wales brand guidelines. As the project develops other key stakeholder guidelines might need to be followed, as required.