Tender

Training Services for Guided Tours

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking a training provider to develop and deliver a course for guided tours using a train the trainer approach. This procurement process, classified under the 'Conservation and heritage' industry category, is taking place in Edinburgh, UK. The open procedure allows for electronic submissions, with the tender period closing on 16th June 2025 at 12:00 PM. The award period begins shortly after on the same day. The initiative is focused on enhancing the skills of property managers, enabling them to train others effectively.

This tender presents an opportunity for training businesses with expertise in developing and delivering educational programmes, especially within the heritage and conservation sectors. Organisations skilled in designing train-the-trainer courses, offering versatile learning modules that could be adapted for various heritage-focused objectives, would find this opportunity particularly fitting. Success in this contract could pave the way for ongoing collaboration with the National Trust for Scotland, leveraging the chance to expand influence and presence in the training market for cultural and heritage institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Training Services for Guided Tours

Notice Description

The Trust is looking for a training provider to develop and deliver a training course for guided tours, using a train the trainer approach. This will be delivered to a cohort of property managers annually for them to cascade to staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see invitation to tender.

Options: We may require some additional services, such as support with developing workshops or programmes for other teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799533
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530859
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80521000 - Training programme 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 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Jenny Neville
Contact Email
jneville@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7543507245

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9LD
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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