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Community Engagement & Participation Framework Consultancy

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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18 Dec 2025 at 00:00

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Notice Title

Community Engagement & Participation Framework Consultancy

Notice Description

We seek an experienced consultant with relevant knowledge and capabilities to initially support us through the first (Stage 1) of three defined stages; in the facilitation and development of a quality community engagement practice, via delivery of a baseline data gathering and framework design.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We seek an experienced consultant with relevant knowledge and capabilities to initially support us through the first (Stage 1) of three defined stages; in the facilitation and development of a quality community engagement practice, via delivery of a baseline data gathering and framework design.

Options: There is potential for extension for the Stage 2 and Stage 3 phases. Any extensions are (a) at the discretion of The Trust, (b) subject to budget approval, and (c) an accepted costed proposal from the Consultant.

Renewal: There is potential for extension for the Stage 2 and Stage 3 phases. Any extensions are (a) at the discretion of The Trust, (b) subject to budget approval, and (c) an accepted costed proposal from the Consultant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818489
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545923
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

55200000 - Camping sites and other non-hotel accommodation

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

79342000 - Marketing services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

90720000 - Environmental protection

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

92521000 - Museum services

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Jonathan Livingstone
Contact Email
jlivingstone@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

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545923
    Community Engagement & Participation Framework Consultancy - We seek an experienced consultant with relevant knowledge and capabilities to initially support us through the first (Stage 1) of three defined stages; in the facilitation and development of a quality community engagement practice, via delivery of a baseline data gathering and framework design.

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