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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has advanced to the award stage for the contract titled "Provision of Fundraising Growth Consultancy." This procurement falls under the services category and is strategically aligned with the heritage, tourism, and conservation sectors, primarily focused in the UKM75 region. The contract, valued at £15,000, was awarded to Revolutionise International on 14th May 2026. This open procedure commenced on 6th May 2026, with key procurement activities conducted electronically. The tender aimed to establish a robust framework for fundraising growth through strategic messaging, realignment of internal processes, and the creation of ambitious fundraising targets.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in strategic fundraising and process optimisation within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong background in aligning organisational goals with fundraising activities and messaging are well-suited to engage in such opportunities. Participating in this process not only allows businesses to contribute to the conservation and heritage sectors but also to expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with a prominent national agency. The consultancy services required demand innovative approaches to fundraising, making it an attractive proposition for companies seeking to leverage their expertise in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Fundraising Growth Consultancy

Notice Description

Provision of Fundraising Growth Consultancy

Lot Information

Lot 1

HES requires a supplier to support accelerated fundraising growth by ensuring we have a clear, agreed ambition for fundraising and are internally aligned to deliver it. Three areas of focus under the contract will be: 1. Development of clear and compelling fundraising messaging designed with supporters in mind 2. Realignment of internal processes to support fundraising activity 3. Creation of meaningful, ambitious and feasible targets for fundraising across HES, identifying dependencies, opportunities and barriers to success The full specification of requirement can be found in the attached documentation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830354
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556836
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REVOLUTIONISE INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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