Tender

Properties in Care and the British Empire

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

06 Sep 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Properties in Care and the British Empire" is being conducted by Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This procurement falls under the services category and is aimed at investigating the imperial connections of 336 Properties in Care (PICs). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 27th September 2021. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically through the specified platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in historical research, heritage management, and consultancy services, as it seeks expertise to conduct an 18-month study of properties related to British imperial history. Companies specialising in social history, heritage conservation, and documentation would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, especially those that can demonstrate financial stability and possess the necessary insurance. Successful bidders may also benefit from the potential for contract extension by Historic Environment Scotland.

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Notice Title

Properties in Care and the British Empire

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to investigate and understand the imperial connections of the 336 Properties in Care (PICs), by situating the historical landowners within the activities of the British Empire, including the transatlantic slave economy and other colonial activities. This project will take the form of an 18-month external commission, during which a desk-based survey of the PICs will be undertaken, with the aim of creating family history timelines revealing imperial connections of the owners of the properties prior to their coming into care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to investigate and understand the imperial connections of the 336 Properties in Care (PICs), by situating the historical landowners within the activities of the British Empire, including the transatlantic slave economy and other colonial activities. The proposed project will directly address two of the research questions from the HES Research Strategy, which have been identified by the HES Research Forum as being priorities in 2020-21. Historic Environment Scotland requires a detailed report that reveals the legacies of the British Empire across the HES Property in Care estate.

Renewal: HES may extend for up to a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000665727
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426537
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
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
TLM Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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