Notice Information
Notice Title
Lead Development Partner
Notice Description
Clyde Naval Heritage is seeking to appoint a Lead Development Partner to support the delivery of a sub-250,000 Development Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). As part of the overall delivery contract we are looking for a partner willing to invest, unpaid, in the initial upfront NLHF Sub bid, with a view to unlocking capital from HNWI / Major Donor campaigns for the return of HMS Ambuscade /PNS Tariq to the Clyde and the establishment of an interactive Clyde Naval Heritage Centre and Falklands War Museum. Project management and professional support will also be required as part of contract. This appointment is for a development partner with the vision, expertise, and capacity to co-lead the transformation of this nationally significant maritime heritage asset into a successful, sustainable visitor destination and regeneration catalyst for the Clyde and the wider riverfront.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Clyde Naval Heritage is seeking to appoint a Lead Development Partner to support the delivery of a sub-250,000 Development Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). As part of the overall delivery contract we are looking for a partner willing to invest, unpaid, in the initial upfront NLHF Sub bid, with a view to unlocking capital from HNWI / Major Donor campaigns for the return of HMS Ambuscade /PNS Tariq to the Clyde and the establishment of an interactive Clyde Naval Heritage Centre and Falklands War Museum. Project management and professional support will also be required as part of contract. This appointment is for a development partner with the vision, expertise, and capacity to co-lead the transformation of this nationally significant maritime heritage asset into a successful, sustainable visitor destination and regeneration catalyst for the Clyde and the wider riverfront. The successful bidder will be expected to: Sub-250,000 Project Development Phase - May 2025-June 2025 Lead the preparation and submission of a sub-250,000 NLHF application (including EoI if required)- Key deliverable Coordinate stakeholder engagement across NLHF, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Government, National Historic Ships UK, NMRN, and Inverclyde partners- deliverable as a report to the board Provide lead fundraising strategy for 1.2m Phase 1 capital (HMS Ambuscade repatriation.) - Key deliverable Sub-250,000 Project Delivery Phase - Aug 2025-April 2026 Conditional on sourcing ongoing funding: Achieve initial seed funding from NLHF and rescue funding for Ambuscade / PNS Tariq. Develop an Outline Activity Plan, Conservation Management inputs, fundraising strategy, business plan and capital delivery roadmap including story and engagement strategy based off pilots- Reports deliverable to the board Identify future partners for the Heritage Centre both in terms of heritage conservation but also commercial and visitor engagement- Lead engagement with new and additional diaspora and international philanthropic funders (UK, Pakistan, Gulf, US, Falkland Islands and Argentina).- Advise on early-stage procurement, legal, and site negotiation strategy. Produce outline operational model, phasing plan, and impact forecasts for Clyde Naval Heritage Centre. Run pilot sessions with communities in Glasgow and outlying areas re oral histories on the shipbuilding heritage of the Clyde; work in partnership with existing attractions on site to develop holistic, attractive and mutually beneficial engagement strategy. This will include sessions with veterans throughout UK and Pakistan. Ongoing Support Clyde Naval Heritage will retain ownership of all Intellectual Property in all data and deliverables during the course of the contract. May 2026 onwards - Conditional on sourcing ongoing funding: Deliver/oversee future RIBA stages (1-4+) across multiple sub-projects, including site development, vessel conservation, visitor centre, exhibitions, and associated infrastructure- Deliverable -Project documentation Provide strategic oversight and coordination across diverse project partners and funders Lead or support long-term fundraising across public, private, and philanthropic sectors
Renewal: Renewal or extension to original contract duration will be under constant review by trustees and due process will be followed.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000796805
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528716
- 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
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
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- CPV Codes
72224000 - Project management 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
- 22 Apr 20257 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 7 May 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 6 May 2025 - 1 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- CLYDE NAVAL HERITAGE (HMS AMBUSCADE/PNS TARIQ) SCIO
- Contact Name
- Mrs Catherine O'Neill
- Contact Email
- procurement@clydenaval.org
- Contact Phone
- +44 07840984339
Buyer Location
- Locality
- GLASGOW
- Postcode
- G43 1PG
- Post Town
- Glasgow
- Country
- Scotland
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM3 West Central Scotland
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM32 Glasgow City
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Glasgow City
- Electoral Ward
- Newlands/Auldburn
- Westminster Constituency
- Glasgow South
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528716
Lead Development Partner - Clyde Naval Heritage is seeking to appoint a Lead Development Partner to support the delivery of a sub-250,000 Development Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). As part of the overall delivery contract we are looking for a partner willing to invest, unpaid, in the initial upfront NLHF Sub bid, with a view to unlocking capital from HNWI / Major Donor campaigns for the return of HMS Ambuscade /PNS Tariq to the Clyde and the establishment of an interactive Clyde Naval Heritage Centre and Falklands War Museum. Project management and professional support will also be required as part of contract. This appointment is for a development partner with the vision, expertise, and capacity to co-lead the transformation of this nationally significant maritime heritage asset into a successful, sustainable visitor destination and regeneration catalyst for the Clyde and the wider riverfront.
Notice URLs
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