Planning

Evaluation of the Forres Conservation and Heritage scheme

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Jul 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Moray Council, located in Elgin, UKM62. The council is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Evaluation of the Forres Conservation and Heritage Scheme," falling under the services category with a focus on general public services. The tender seeks an external evaluator to engage from 2025 to 2029. The planned budget for this procurement is £25,000, and the intended location for these services is Moray. Key dates include a planned notice for future communication on 25th August 2025. The procurement aligns with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards and uses planned procurement notice as the process type.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in project evaluation, particularly those with experience in finance, timescale, and social, economic, and environmental assessments. Companies with expertise in community participation and multidisciplinary project delivery within the conservation and heritage realms are encouraged to participate. This contract offers the chance to work extensively with public services in the region, potentially opening doors for future collaboration and growth within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Forres Conservation and Heritage scheme

Notice Description

An external Evaluator is being sought to engage with the delivery phase of the FCHS, for the full period of 2025-2029. It is imperative that project evaluation is undertaken over the course of the project to consider all aspects of delivery, from finance and timescale, to economic, social and environmental benefits including community participation and engagement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An external Evaluator is being sought to engage with the delivery phase of the FCHS, for the full period of 2025-2029. It is imperative that project evaluation is undertaken over the course of the project to consider all aspects of delivery, from finance and timescale, to economic, social and environmental benefits including community participation and engagement. We would be looking for suppliers to quote for developing and delivering comprehensive evaluation of the FCHS over the term of the scheme. It is expected that an intense period of preparation activity will be required at the start of the FCHS Delivery Phase and consolidation work at the end of the scheme, with regular and ongoing involvement as the scheme progresses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805184
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535306
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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