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Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Scotland's Archaeology Strategy Review." This open procedure tender focused on assessing the adoption, success, and impact of Scotland's Archaeology Strategy over the past ten years. The award was made on 10th September 2024, with The Diffley Partnership selected as the successful supplier. The procurement involved services within the tourism, heritage, conservation, and built environment industry category, and was conducted electronically, ensuring compliance with GPA standards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and strategic assessments within the heritage and conservation sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Diffley Partnership, which offer expertise in review and evaluation services, are particularly well-suited to compete and deliver on such contracts. Participation in similar tenders can enhance business growth through increased visibility and credibility within the public sector, paving the way for further contracts and collaborations in the field.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scotland's Archaeology Strategy Review

Notice Description

As we reach the end of the ten years, HES, in conjunction with SSAC, is commissioning a review of Scotland's Archaeology Strategy. This review will assess how far Scotland's Archaeology Strategy has been adopted; the extent to which it has been successful in achieving its objectives and the impact it has had.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details of the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773975
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513925
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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Diffley Partnership

Further Information

Notice Documents

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