Tender

Services of a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. This procurement process is at the tender stage in the services industry category. The location for the project is Portsoy, with submission deadlines set for 19th May 2026. The procurement method for this open procedure allows electronic submissions. The overall contract value is GBP 10,000, with the project involving the transformation of two historic buildings into a creative hub.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses with experience in consultancy and business planning, particularly those familiar with building preservation and creative industry projects. Companies with the capability to engage in heritage site management and development can leverage this tender to expand their portfolios and demonstrate their expertise. The focus on preserving historic structures while fostering a creative hub offers a unique chance for experienced consultants to contribute to a culturally enriching project in the Aberdeenshire region.

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Notice Title

Services of a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy

Notice Description

The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce a Business Plan for 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 consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555114
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

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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 20264 days 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
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

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