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consultancy services for Communications, engagement and planning services

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Crown Estate Scotland is undertaking a tender for consultancy services aimed at enhancing communications, engagement, and planning associated with the Whitehill Estate, located in the UK. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £18,000. The procurement method is open, and the process began with a bid opening on 22nd January 2021. The selected supplier for this contract is Terra Nova Scotland, with the contract formally signed on 12th February 2021, indicating a successful award after completing the tender process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, engagement strategies, and communication services, particularly those with a robust understanding of stakeholder management within the real estate sector. Firms capable of demonstrating best practices in consultation and engagement, especially amid COVID-19 constraints, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Given the project's focus on developing a comprehensive framework for the Whitehill Estate, businesses with expertise in urban planning and community engagement will find this an appealing area for growth.

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Notice Title

consultancy services for Communications, engagement and planning services

Notice Description

Crown Estate Sotland wishes to secure a service provider to design and undertake a meaningful Communication and Engagement Exercise covering the Whitehill Estate, in line with Crown Estate Scotland's Communications & Engagement Strategy (draft) and Whitehill Communications and Engagement Strategy, and to inform and produce a development framework which will thereby inform Crown Estate Scotland's submission to Midlothian Local Development Plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultant to develop a detailed plan of stakeholder engagement, recognising the constraints of COVID-19, detailing your approach to undertaking meaningful consultation including stakeholder buy-in and managing stakeholder expectation. You are required to demonstrate best practice and how you will tailor your approach to consultation, managing reputational and project risk. You are required to work with Crown Estate Scotland to proactively work with tenants, communities, local councils and other key stakeholders. The outcome of each consultation event should be used to add value to subsequent consultation events/meetings and will be used to inform the preparation of the development framework. You will be required to prepare all materials and develop online and physical content (as appropriate) to support the consultation and engagement events and content for the development framework (please outline as part of your submission). The Development Framework should be prepared to align with Crown Estate Scotland objectives and investment and development aspirations, whilst taking due consideration of the stakeholder consultation and engagement exercise. Identify and undertake appropriate technical reports to support any proposed land uses which will then be used to inform the submission to Midlothian Local Development Plan. Development Framework shall set out the spatial planning strategy and vision for the Whitehill Estate, identifying the needs and opportunities in relation to housing, economy, infrastructure and amenities, and how the framework seeks to address these. You are required to take due cognisance of the NPF4, the Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal and the emerging planning legislation and local development plan preparation. The development framework should clearly set out the short, medium- and long-term investment priorities and recommendations for submissions to the forthcoming Midlothian Local Development Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640108
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB406780
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Maurice McTeague, Procurement Manager, Procurement Manager
Contact Email
maurice.mcteague@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314607657

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
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
TLM78 West Lothian

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TERRA NOVA SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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