Trinity House Community Learning Programme

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland, located in Edinburgh, has recently completed the procurement process for the "Trinity House Community Learning Programme." This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to tourism, heritage, and conservation. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, aiming to develop and deliver a comprehensive learning programme targeting diverse community audiences, both onsite and for outreach in other venues. The programme is intended to be highly inclusive, particularly appealing to those with a maritime heritage connection. The awarding stage has concluded as of 12 June 2026, with a contract value of £15,000 awarded to Nicola Wright Heritage Education.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in delivering creative educational programmes, especially those experienced in harnessing cultural heritage to engage multiple community segments. Companies adept in managing community and educational projects, offering innovative approaches to heritage interpretation, or possessing a strong network with local educational institutions, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The contract's focus on maritime themes and audience diversity can also appeal to niche businesses focusing on maritime heritage and conservation education, allowing them to showcase their expertise and further establish their presence in the heritage education sector.

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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=JUN558535
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

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
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICOLA WRIGHT HERITAGE EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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