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Economic Impact of Collections Loss for N-RICH

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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01 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is inviting tenders through an open procedure for a project titled "Economic Impact of Collections Loss for N-RICH." This contract aims to develop a framework to assess the economic consequences of cultural heritage collections loss across the UK. Situated in Edinburgh, this procurement falls under the industry category of Tourism, Heritage, Conservation, and Built Environment. The tender stage of the procurement commenced on 1st June 2026, with the submission deadline set for 1st July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Businesses can submit their proposals electronically, and the contract is expected to begin on 1st September 2026, concluding on 30th April 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in economic studies, cultural heritage consultancy, and conservation services. Companies with expertise in data analysis, economic impact assessment, and collections management will find this project particularly beneficial for business growth. As the procurement method is open, it encourages competition and provides an equal opportunity for service providers to demonstrate their capabilities. The requirement for solid financial standing means businesses must meet specific economic criteria, making it ideal for financially robust companies eager to collaborate with a reputable national organisation like Historic Environment Scotland.

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Notice Title

Economic Impact of Collections Loss for N-RICH

Notice Description

The project will develop an initial evidence base and practical framework for understanding the economic consequences of collections loss, degradation and inaccessibility across the UK cultural heritage sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833329
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556920
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

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

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