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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of South East Scotland Archaeology Research Framework" is led by East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. This project falls under the services category and has reached the Award stage. The open tender was published on 17th May 2017, with a submission deadline set for 6th June 2017. The awarded contract, amounting to £45,960, was signed on 14th June 2017, with the contractor being Wessex Archaeology. The project is designed to develop a research framework for the archaeological needs of the region, reinforcing links to the National Scottish Archaeological Research Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the archaeology and heritage consultancy sector. Companies specialising in project management, stakeholder engagement, and research services related to archaeological frameworks will find this contract particularly relevant. The requirement for experience in managing similar projects, along with an emphasis on community engagement and the necessary insurance cover, means that established organisations with a track record in heritage services are likely to be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of South East Scotland Archaeology Research Framework

Notice Description

The South East Scotland Archaeology Partnership (SESAP) are seeking a provider to develop a research framework for the region, to be known as the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SESARF). SESARF will link to the National Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) and will provide a framework for archaeological research in South East Scotland which enhances our understanding of the past; promotes integrated management strategies for both cultural and natural heritage and increases the understanding of the public benefit of the historic environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement of this tender will be for the appointed contractor to work with the SESAP steering group and stakeholders to form this Research Framework. This will involve project managing the process of the formation of the Research Framework including chairing and organising workshops and symposium to engage with stakeholders across the duration of the contract. It will also involve undertaking the production of the research framework document or documents as the end product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000495411
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291559
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lothian Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wessex Archaeology

Further Information

Notice Documents

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