Tender

Visitor carrying capacity consultancy services

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland, an organisation focused on conservation and heritage, has initiated an open procurement process seeking consultancy services. They are aiming to engage a suitably qualified consultant to develop a methodology to assess the impact of visitor numbers on their heritage assets. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 6th August 2025 at 12:00 PM. Located in the UK region, specifically Edinburgh, this contract opportunity falls under the services category. The procurement employs an open procedure and electronic submissions are invited via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specializing in environmental impact assessments, heritage conservation, and visitor management strategies. Businesses within these sectors can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and develop relationships with a reputable organisation such as the National Trust for Scotland. Ideal candidates would be those with demonstrated experience in similar projects, ready to contribute innovative solutions and methodologies to support heritage preservation while accommodating tourist influxes. A successful bid could reinforce a firm's positioning in the conservation and heritage consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Visitor carrying capacity consultancy services

Notice Description

The Trust wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to develop a methodology to assess the impact of visitor numbers on heritage assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust wishes to engage a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to develop a methodology to assess the impact of visitor numbers on heritage assets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802399
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534287
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 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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