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Hub and Spoke Model Research

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland recently concluded its procurement process for the "Hub and Spoke Model Research" contract. This initiative aims to identify and address gaps in traditional skills training within the heritage sector. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, was managed electronically with the tender period ending on 9th January 2026. The project covers services related to heritage, tourism, and conservation, with focus on the UKM region. The contract was awarded on 27th January 2026 to SWG Consultancy Ltd for a value of £15,150.00 GBP. This research is part of a broader strategy to improve traditional heritage skills through collaborative partnerships, governance models, and funding identification.

The "Hub and Spoke Model Research" tender opens substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in heritage, conservation, built environment, and tourism sectors. Firms with experience in systems approach and collaborative models may benefit from participating in such research endeavours. Companies skilled in identifying organisational contributions and suggesting governance frameworks are well-positioned to compete in such contracts. The tender's open procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to engage with Historic Environment Scotland and introduce innovative approaches to resolve regional skills gaps, thereby fostering business development within and beyond the heritage industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hub and Spoke Model Research

Notice Description

HES is looking for a supplier who can - Take a systems approach to scoping a traditional skills hub and scope model by: - Identifying the organisations that operate in this space, their current contribution to traditional skills training provision, the role they could play in a traditional heritage skills hub and spoke ecosystem, and the support required. - Identifying any regional cold spots and make recommendations to how these could be addressed through collaborative partnerships within and outwith the Historic Environment sector - Suggesting appropriate governance, quality assurance, management and administrative models required for an effective hub and spoke model - Calculating the amount of capital funding required for set up and revenue funding, and where that funding could be sourced - Identifying the opportunities and risks of taking a hub and spoke approach

Lot Information

Lot 1

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817662
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549482
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Historic Environment Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWG Consultancy Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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