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Specialist Drama Education Services for HES Junior Tour Guides Programme

Historic Environment Scotland

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22 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland is procuring specialist drama education services to manage and deliver its existing Junior Tour Guides programme. The service is intended to engage young people actively, including those with additional support needs, through a cross-curricular and skills-based approach aligned with Making Sense of Scotland, HES’s Outreach and Learning Framework. This is an education and youth engagement service within the heritage and visitor-learning sector. Delivery is associated with Historic Environment Scotland’s sites and programme in Scotland. The requirement is for one service package, covering the ongoing programme rather than a construction, goods supply or general consultancy contract. It will suit organisations able to combine drama practice, educational delivery and inclusive participation for young people in a heritage setting.

The buyer reached the tender stage and invited offers through an open procedure. The single lot has a contract duration of 720 days, with a possible further two-year extension after the initial two years, reviewed annually. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English by 21 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were scheduled to be opened at that time, with evaluation beginning on 21 August 2026. Variants are not allowed. Historic Environment Scotland will assess tenderers’ financial standing using independent business credit reports, or audited accounts where required. The stated minimum insurance requirements are employers’ liability cover of £5 million and public liability cover of £10 million. The contract includes electronic payment and ordering, and electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits specialist drama organisations, theatre-in-education providers and creative learning companies with experience delivering structured programmes for children or young people. Strong candidates will be able to manage an established service to consistent standards while creating meaningful, participatory activities linked to curriculum and skills development. Experience supporting young people with additional support needs is particularly relevant, as is the ability to work in heritage, tourism or visitor-learning environments. Suppliers need sufficient operational capacity to sustain delivery throughout the initial contract and any extension, with robust financial management and the required insurance cover. The requirement also offers scope for suppliers able to propose practical community benefits during the contract. Providers must work to the buyer’s terms without negotiating them at award or after award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Drama Education Services for HES Junior Tour Guides Programme

Notice Description

HES is seeking to commission a contractor to manage the on-going delivery of the existing HES Junior Tour Guides programme to the expected high standards. The approach should demonstrate meaningful opportunities to actively engage young people, including those with additional support needs, to support a cross-curricular and skills-based approach aligned to the aims and outcomes of Making Sense of Scotland the HES Outreach and Learning Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details.

Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, the contract may be extended for a further 2 years, reviewed annually.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560694
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for re-tender in 2030.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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