Tender

Consultant - Specialised in Culture and Organisational Development and Effectiveness

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Tender

11 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is conducting an open procurement process to secure a consultant specialised in culture and organisational development and effectiveness. The contract involves services in the heritage, tourism, conservation, and built environment sector, based in Edinburgh. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd May 2026. This open procurement process encourages electronic submissions, and the value of the contract is set at GBP 70,000. The contract period is scheduled to start on 22nd June 2026 and conclude on 22nd March 2027.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with expertise in organisational cultural and leadership development. Companies that can provide strategic direction, develop action plans, and support cultural transformation initiatives would be well-suited to this contract. Due to its focus on culture and development, consulting firms with a strong background in these areas should consider this tender to expand their service offerings and client portfolio in the public sector, particularly within the heritage and conservation fields.

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Notice Title

Consultant - Specialised in Culture and Organisational Development and Effectiveness

Notice Description

Consultant - Specialised in Culture and Organisational Development and Effectiveness

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through the procurement of a specialist consultant with expertise in organisational cultural, leadership development and transformation. Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a subject matter expert to support the organisation at a critical point. The consultant will review and interpret the outputs of the independent review in relation to our culture, support the development of a clear and aligned action plan, and provide strategic direction to the in-house team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831542
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555546
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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