Tender

Trinity House Community Learning Programme

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a contractor to manage the Trinity House Community Learning Programme. This tender, currently at the procurement stage, involves developing and delivering an inclusive programme aimed at engaging local learning communities both at Trinity House in Edinburgh and through outreach at other locations. The tender falls under the services category, particularly focusing on tourism, built environment, heritage, and conservation. Interested bidders must submit their electronic applications by 20 May 2026. The award period will commence immediately thereafter, allowing for a contract duration of up to four years, including possible renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational programming, particularly those with experience in heritage-focused initiatives. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable capabilities in working with diverse learning groups, including schools, families, and adult learners, and must be able to demonstrate creative and engaging programme delivery. The procurement process is open, thus encouraging broad participation from entities capable of designing and managing high-quality cultural education programmes. Businesses involved in maritime or heritage sectors, with a keen understanding of community engagement, will find this contract particularly suiting their growth agendas, as it offers avenues for expanding their reach within the cultural and educational markets.

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Notice Title

Trinity House Community Learning Programme

Notice Description

HES is seeking a contractor to develop, programme and deliver a fully inclusive offer to local learning and community audiences, both onsite at Trinity House and as outreach in other venues. The successful supplier must be able to demonstrate significant experience of delivering high-quality, creative and engaging community learning programmes both on and inspired by heritage sites and collections, ideally with a maritime connection, which clearly evidences working with a diversity of learning audiences including schools, families, youth work, community programmes, adult learners and learners with additional support needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, HES has the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829782
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554167
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extension options are used, the contract will be up for renewal in 2030.

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554167
    Trinity House Community Learning Programme - HES is seeking a contractor to develop, programme and deliver a fully inclusive offer to local learning and community audiences, both onsite at Trinity House and as outreach in other venues. The successful supplier must be able to demonstrate significant experience of delivering high-quality, creative and engaging community learning programmes both on and inspired by heritage sites and collections, ideally with a maritime connection, which clearly evidences working with a diversity of learning audiences including schools, families, youth work, community programmes, adult learners and learners with additional support needs.

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