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

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) recently concluded a procurement process seeking a consultant for a Community Engagement and Activity Plan as part of the Marble Creative Hub Project in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, involved the repair and conversion of two historical buildings into a creative hub. The tender was active from 5th May 2026 to 19th May 2026, with the contract subsequently awarded to M:ADE (Moray: Arts Development Engagement) on 2nd July 2026. The total contract value is £60,000. The buyer, NESPT, is located at Portsoy Marble and operates as both a central purchasing body and regional authority within the Building Preservation sector under the CPV classification 73000000 for services. The project aims to implement community-focused activities at the historic site.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community engagement, historical building preservation, and creative project planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the arts and cultural engagement sphere will find this contract particularly beneficial, given the emphasis on community-oriented developmental projects. Such contracts have the potential to enhance business portfolios, showcase expertise in public sector collaborations, and expand into heritage-driven projects. The completion of this tender can also provide a platform for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the Aberdeenshire region and the broader UK market.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The NESPT wishes to appoint a Community Engagement Consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan to support the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project involves the repair of two historic buildings and their conversion into the Marbles Creative Hub. The buildings involved are the Marble Warehouse and Marble Workshop located at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The Marble Warehouse, or Corf House, is category A listed. It was designed by John Adam and built in 1765. The Marble Workshop dates from the mid eighteenth century and is category B listed. The NESPT wishes to commission a Community Engagement and Activity Plan consultant to support the development and delivery of the project through the creation and implementation of a Community Engagement and Activity Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830973
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559303
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks 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
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M:ADE (MORAY: ARTS DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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