Tender

Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking to commission consultants for the "Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation" project, under an active tender process. This initiative, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to preserve and promote the work and legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald over a five-year period. The project will be implemented at the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow, providing a unique opportunity to consult with local communities. The procurement method employed is open, with electronic submissions facilitated through the Public Contracts Scotland website, highlighting a focus on services within the conservation and heritage sector. The tender period is scheduled to close on 6th May 2026, following which the bid opening will take place on 8th May 2026.

This tender represents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in consultation services, community engagement, or heritage preservation to expand their portfolio and influence in the public sector. Firms with expertise in data collation, project site management, and report generation for community consultation are ideally positioned to contribute to the project's ambitious goals. With a contract value of £15,000, the project invites diverse companies to offer their innovative solutions and expertise in engaging local audiences, shaping rich heritage narratives, and aiding in the development of interpretation strategies. Businesses that can deliver effective results tailored to specific community needs while adhering to strict submission guidelines stand to benefit significantly from this engagement.

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Notice Title

Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation

Notice Description

The National Trust for Scotland (The Trust) are looking to commission a consultant(s) to carry out consultation with community audiences to inform and guide their Mackintosh Illuminated project. Mackintosh Illuminated, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is an ambitious five-year project to preserve, protect and promote the built heritage of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, as well as their legacy. It will involve two of our properties - the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Trust for Scotland (The Trust) are looking to commission a consultant(s) to carry out consultation with community audiences to inform and guide their Mackintosh Illuminated project. Mackintosh Illuminated, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is an ambitious five-year project to preserve, protect and promote the built heritage of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, as well as their legacy. It will involve two of our properties - the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow. We are looking to work with a consultant(s) on this project between May - October 2026 to design and deliver on the ground consultation with community groups in Helensburgh/The Hill House, be responsible for data collation across both project sites and provide community consultation reports with priority groups to directly feed into the projects Interpretation Strategy, Audience Development and Activity Plan in preparation for a Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application at the end of the year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829967
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554318
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

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

85 - Health and social work services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79310000 - Market research services

79342310 - Customer survey services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

85322000 - Community action programme

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

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

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 20262 weeks to go
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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=APR554318
    Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation - The National Trust for Scotland (The Trust) are looking to commission a consultant(s) to carry out consultation with community audiences to inform and guide their Mackintosh Illuminated project. Mackintosh Illuminated, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is an ambitious five-year project to preserve, protect and promote the built heritage of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, as well as their legacy. It will involve two of our properties - the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow.

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