Planning

The Forres Conservation & Heritage Scheme (FCHS) upcoming projects

MORAY COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Oct 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process initiated by Moray Council, a regional authority located in Elgin, is at the planning stage for "The Forres Conservation & Heritage Scheme (FCHS) upcoming projects". This initiative, part of the general public services industry category, aims to support the regeneration of Forres Town Centre from January 2025 to December 2029. It involves a comprehensive plan to enhance the historic environment through various activities costing £3.35 million, including repairs, grants, and community engagement. The tender process will utilise the Quick Quote facility on Public Contracts Scotland, with future notices anticipated on 27 October 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest by 17 October 2025, particularly via the Question and Answer facility provided in the documentation.

These projects present significant opportunities for businesses involved in conservation, construction, community outreach, and heritage activities. Companies specialised in traditional building skills, public realm enhancement, or with experience in managing grants and training programmes would find this tender particularly beneficial for their business growth. The utilisation of the Quick Quote facility suggests an efficient and accessible procurement method that can appeal to regional suppliers eager to contribute to the area's development and cultural heritage preservation, fostering a dynamic environment for local businesses to engage and expand their expertise. Interested businesses should ensure they have the capacity to deliver on potential projects and are urged to actively engage with the procurement process as outlined in the notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Forres Conservation & Heritage Scheme (FCHS) upcoming projects

Notice Description

The Forres Conservation & Heritage Scheme (FCHS) will support the regeneration of Forres Town Centre by offering to conserve and enhance the historic built environment via repairs programmes for priority projects, grants schemes for homeowners and businesses, public realm improvements, exploring solutions to vacant properties, traditional skills training, community heritage activities, interpretation and enhancing social interaction/greening of the Conservation Area. The scheme will invest 3.35 million in the Forres Conservation Area and will run from January 2025 until December 2029. We have a number of upcoming projects where we will be using the Quick Quote (QQ) Facility on Public Contracts Scotland to publish individual QQ's.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Forres Conservation & Heritage Scheme (FCHS) will support the regeneration of Forres Town Centre by offering to conserve and enhance the historic built environment via repairs programmes for priority projects, grants schemes for homeowners and businesses, public realm improvements, exploring solutions to vacant properties, traditional skills training, community heritage activities, interpretation and enhancing social interaction/greening of the Conservation Area. The scheme will invest 3.35 million in the Forres Conservation Area and will run from January 2025 until December 2029. More detail on development of the scheme can be found on the website: https://www.moraysgreatplaces.com/ We have a number of upcoming projects where we will be using the Quick Quote (QQ) Facility on Public Contracts Scotland to publish individual QQ's. We want to ensure we target the correct suppliers for each project and want to engage with the market, please see attached listed projects with indicative dates for publication. These will be required over the next 6 months. Please check the attachment for any projects you may be interested in bidding for and reply via the Question and Answer facility within this notice. Please add your name and the number preceded with 18 for example 18/1243 when messaging so that it's clear what project you are referring to and confirm that you would have the capacity should you be invited to quote. Please express an interest and confirm the projects you are interested in by 5pm 17/10/2025 on Q&A Facility.. Please ensure you add your name and project number to the message when informing us. If you want to ask a question relating to one of the projects please ask this on a separate question and do not add your name as any answers will be distributed out to all interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811715
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540349
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation 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
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 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
Fiona Skiffington
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540349
    The Forres Conservation & Heritage Scheme (FCHS) upcoming projects - The Forres Conservation & Heritage Scheme (FCHS) will support the regeneration of Forres Town Centre by offering to conserve and enhance the historic built environment via repairs programmes for priority projects, grants schemes for homeowners and businesses, public realm improvements, exploring solutions to vacant properties, traditional skills training, community heritage activities, interpretation and enhancing social interaction/greening of the Conservation Area. The scheme will invest 3.35 million in the Forres Conservation Area and will run from January 2025 until December 2029. We have a number of upcoming projects where we will be using the Quick Quote (QQ) Facility on Public Contracts Scotland to publish individual QQ's.

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