Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a sponsorship procurement process entitled 'Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity'. This process falls under the industry category of services and is focused on promoting vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire, located in the region UKM50. The event will occur on 22 September 2026, with sponsorship packages available at GBP 500 + VAT. This opportunity is characterised as a planned tender, highlighting that it is currently in its preparatory phase before moving into active solicitation. Prospective sponsors can engage via the details provided, with the next communication expected on 17 June 2026.

This sponsorship opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth by allowing businesses to become champions of thriving town centres and customer service excellence. Ideal contenders include retail, professional services, hospitality, and wellbeing sectors, specifically those aiming to enhance their visibility and community engagement within Aberdeenshire. By investing in sponsorship, businesses can align themselves with categories such as Retail Awards, Professional Services Awards, and more, offering extensive publicity and networking possibilities. It is particularly suitable for organisations that are committed to supporting local communities and are looking to strengthen their market presence regionally.

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Notice Title

Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity

Notice Description

The Heart of the High Street Awards celebrate the individuals and businesses who create welcoming, vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire. Sponsorship packages of GBP 500 + VAT for this event which takes place on 22 September 2026 are currently available in the following categories: - Making Every Customer Count: Retail Award - The Extra Mile: Professional Services Award - The Warm Welcome: Hospitality Award - Supporting Health & Happiness: Wellbeing Award - Outstanding Individual - New Business of the Year - Loves Local Ambassador (Allocated) For GBP 500 + VAT your business can become a visible champion for thriving town centres, exceptional customer service, and strong local communities. If you think that this event is one you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Heart of the High Street Awards celebrate the individuals and businesses who create welcoming, vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire. Sponsorship packages of GBP 500 + VAT for this event which takes place on 22 September 2026 are currently available in the following categories: - Making Every Customer Count: Retail Award - The Extra Mile: Professional Services Award - The Warm Welcome: Hospitality Award - Supporting Health & Happiness: Wellbeing Award - Outstanding Individual - New Business of the Year - Loves Local Ambassador (Allocated) For GBP 500 + VAT your business can become a visible champion for thriving town centres, exceptional customer service, and strong local communities. If you think that this event is one you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk. If you think that this is an event is one that you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558045
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

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


CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55100000 - Hotel services

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB16 5GB
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558045&idx=1
    16th June 2026 - Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Summary
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558045
    Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity - The Heart of the High Street Awards celebrate the individuals and businesses who create welcoming, vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire. Sponsorship packages of GBP 500 + VAT for this event which takes place on 22 September 2026 are currently available in the following categories: - Making Every Customer Count: Retail Award - The Extra Mile: Professional Services Award - The Warm Welcome: Hospitality Award - Supporting Health & Happiness: Wellbeing Award - Outstanding Individual - New Business of the Year - Loves Local Ambassador (Allocated) For GBP 500 + VAT your business can become a visible champion for thriving town centres, exceptional customer service, and strong local communities. If you think that this event is one you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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