Award

Caerlaverock Castle - Creative Learning Plan

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Tender

17 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is conducting a procurement process for the "Caerlaverock Castle - Creative Learning Plan," aimed at enhancing visitor engagement at this key tourism site in Dumfries and Galloway, UK. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 26 October 2021. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, with documents submitted electronically by suppliers. The main category of procurement is services, and any interested suppliers are advised to ensure they submit all relevant documentation in time.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on creative services and educational programme development, particularly those with experience in youth engagement and the arts. Companies that specialise in tourism development, community engagement, and educational programme design may find this contract aligns closely with their services. Given the emphasis on inclusive practices for underrepresented groups, businesses with strong backgrounds in diversity and accessibility initiatives would be particularly well-suited to expand their operations through this tender.

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Notice Title

Caerlaverock Castle - Creative Learning Plan

Notice Description

Caerlaverock Castle is an important site set within extensive grounds, featuring a various buildings and structures, some of which are either unused or poorly utilised. While the site is a key tourism destination for Dumfries and Galloway and integral part of the wider Caerlaverock shared destination area, HES recognises the need to carry out a wide programme to scope opportunities for sustainable development and enhancement of the infrastructure and visitor offer at Caerlaverock Castle. As part of exploring this development, HES is seeking to commission a contractor to support the development and delivery of an audience focused Creative Learning Plan for Caerlaverock Castle. The plan should demonstrate meaningful opportunities to actively engage priority audiences including young people and those with additional support needs, alignment with local learning and creative programmes and wider priorities for the Dumfries and Galloway area including covid recovery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A key part of this commission is to develop a youth engagement programme inspired by Caerlaverock Castle working in partnership with both local youth work, employability and skills programmes and creative practitioners to provide meaningful opportunities for local young people aligned to local priorities such as youth employment and wellbeing. Inclusive opportunities should be incorporated to ensure equal access to participative programmes for young people from BAME, LGBTI and care experienced communities and those with disabilities or protected characteristics. The work should consider the current and longer-term impact of COVID-19 on the Historic Environment Skills Investment Plan and work with external partners to helIn addition a Creative Learning Plan approach should be developed that clearly sets out a plan of activity designed to develop, test and evaluate a range of programmes across key learning audiences including early years, schools, adult and community learning and groups with additional support needs. p shape any response or shifting perspective required.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000664157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431245
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 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
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

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
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE STOVE NETWORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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