Tender

Trinity House Community Learning Programme

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is currently in the tender stage seeking proposals for the Trinity House Community Learning Programme. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services, across the United Kingdom, particularly in the UKM region. The tender aims to develop inclusive learning opportunities at Trinity House, focusing on maritime heritage and diverse audiences. Interested suppliers have until 20th May 2026 to submit their electronic responses via the Public Contracts Scotland website. The subsequent award phase commences on the same date, with options for electronic ordering and invoicing. The contract, initially set for two years, has the potential for extension until 2030.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, heritage programmes, and community engagement to expand their reach and gain visibility within the public sector. Ideal contenders would be those with proven experience in delivering creative and engaging educational programmes connected to heritage sites, particularly those with maritime themes. Offering community benefits, HES encourages bidders to consider local apprenticeships and placements, thus enhancing community ties while broadening business prospects. Suppliers must demonstrate strong economic stability, as assessed through Scotbis reports, to ensure their capability to fulfil the contract's requirements under the open procedure.

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Notice Title

Trinity House Community Learning Programme

Notice Description

HES is seeking a contractor to develop, programme and deliver a fully inclusive offer to local learning and community audiences, both onsite at Trinity House and as outreach in other venues. The successful supplier must be able to demonstrate significant experience of delivering high-quality, creative and engaging community learning programmes both on and inspired by heritage sites and collections, ideally with a maritime connection, which clearly evidences working with a diversity of learning audiences including schools, families, youth work, community programmes, adult learners and learners with additional support needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, HES has the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035518-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extension options are used, the contract will be up for renewal in 2030.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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