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Services of a consultant to produce and implement Community Engagement and Activity Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST

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Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking consulting services for a Community Engagement and Activity Plan associated with the Marble Creative Hub Project located at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The procurement, under the services category, is aimed at devising and implementing a community engagement plan tied to the National Lottery Heritage Fund programme. Key dates include the publication date of 28th April 2026. Frances Swanston serves as the contact point for inquiries, with the project highlighting a future notice date of 27th April 2026. The opportunity involves a £50,000 contract, demanding comprehensive interaction with the project team and local community stakeholders.

This consultancy tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in community engagement, activity planning, and heritage project consulting. Businesses with a strong track record of working within grant-funded programmes, particularly those familiar with the Heritage Fund initiatives, will find this project ideally suited to their expertise. Engagement with the local community and collaboration with the project's team offers measurable impacts, allowing for innovative contributions to Aberdeenshire's cultural and creative landscape, potentially expanding the firm's portfolio and network within both local and national historic preservation endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services of a consultant to produce and implement Community Engagement and Activity Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy

Notice Description

The NESPT wishes to appoint a Community Engagement and Activity Plan consultant(S) to devise and deliver a community engagement and activity plan for the grant funded Marble Creative Hub Project at the Old Harbour, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NESPT requires a Community Engagement consultant to devise, develop and deliver an Activity Plan to support the Creative Hub Project in consultation with the community and Project Team. The Consultant will be required to work with the Project Team through both the Development and Delivery phases of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) grant programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830362
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554698
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSOY
Postcode
AB45 2PB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeenshire
Electoral Ward
Banff and District
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeenshire North and Moray East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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