Delivery of Castle Science Learning Outreach Programme

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2026 at 00:00

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES), located in Edinburgh, undertook an open procurement process to find a contractor for the "Delivery of Castle Science Learning Outreach Programme," with the Glasgow Science Centre being awarded the contract valued at £148,000. The initiative, completed in May 2026, focuses on delivering heritage-focused science programmes for schools and wider audiences across Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and notable deadlines included the tender period ending on 11th February 2026. The project aimed to enhance educational outreach through science shows managed by the selected contractor within their venues and specific outreach activities targeted at schools across the region.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational programmes, science outreach, and heritage conservation. Companies with expertise in these areas, particularly those able to manage and implement educational programmes within science centres, stand to benefit from such tenders. SMEs like the Glasgow Science Centre, which was successfully awarded this contract, demonstrate that small to medium enterprises with innovative approaches and robust proposals have the potential to secure substantial projects that contribute to business growth and enhance their reputation within the education and heritage sectors.

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Notice Title

Delivery of Castle Science Learning Outreach Programme

Notice Description

HES is seeking to commission a Scottish Science Centre Contractor to deliver, and contribute to further development, of a heritage focused science offer for schools and other audiences. During the contractual period we expect the successful tenderers to manage and facilitate an HES science show programme within their own Science Centre venue and to work with HES to deliver outreach programmes to reach schools and informal learners in targeted locations across the whole of Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 Specification for full details.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820299
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555354
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£148,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are issues then the contract would be up for renewal in 2030.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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