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Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is initiating a procurement process with the release of a tender titled "Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site." This procurement, falling under the 'General public services' category, aims to conduct a strategic and feasibility design study to enhance sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th October 2025 at 12:00 PM. The consultancy services will be contracted through an open procedure, offering an estimated budget of £80,000, and is expected to cover services within the Orkney Islands, specifically in the UKM65 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in design studies focusing on infrastructure and transport improvements for heritage sites. Businesses with a strong background in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and design feasibility studies, particularly those experienced in projects related to sustainable visitor flow and access management, will find this tender highly beneficial. Engaging in this contract can significantly elevate a firm's profile within public sector services and expand their portfolio in heritage site management. It is an excellent opportunity for consultancies looking to establish or enhance their presence in the Scottish public services sector, especially those with expertise relevant to the Orkney Islands' specific heritage needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site

Notice Description

The Orkney World Heritage Site Programme are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to undertake a strategic and feasibility design study focused on sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO). The study will inform future infrastructure, transport, and visitor experience improvements aligned with the Programme's goals and wider policy frameworks. Stakeholder engagement and land ownership discussions will take place by the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme Team in conjunction with this feasibility. In addition, there is a requirement to work closely with the concept designs and infrastructure team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Orkney World Heritage Site Programme are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to undertake a strategic and feasibility design study focused on sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO). The study will inform future infrastructure, transport, and visitor experience improvements aligned with the Programme's goals and wider policy frameworks. Stakeholder engagement and land ownership discussions will take place by the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme Team in conjunction with this feasibility. In addition, there is a requirement to work closely with the concept designs and infrastructure team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811135
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545071
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,444 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months 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
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bruce Pinkerton
Contact Email
procurement@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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