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title: "Provision of South East Scotland Archaeology Research Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495411"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-04"
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# Provision of South East Scotland Archaeology Research Framework

Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495411

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of South East Scotland Archaeology Research Framework" is led by East Lothian Council, located in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. This project falls under the services category and has reached the Award stage. The open tender was published on 17th May 2017, with a submission deadline set for 6th June 2017. The awarded contract, amounting to £45,960, was signed on 14th June 2017, with the contractor being Wessex Archaeology. The project is designed to develop a research framework for the archaeological needs of the region, reinforcing links to the National Scottish Archaeological Research Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the archaeology and heritage consultancy sector. Companies specialising in project management, stakeholder engagement, and research services related to archaeological frameworks will find this contract particularly relevant. The requirement for experience in managing similar projects, along with an emphasis on community engagement and the necessary insurance cover, means that established organisations with a track record in heritage services are likely to be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

The South East Scotland Archaeology Partnership (SESAP) are seeking a provider to develop a research framework for the region, to be known as the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SESARF). SESARF will link to the National Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) and will provide a framework for archaeological research in South East Scotland which enhances our understanding of the past; promotes integrated management strategies for both cultural and natural heritage and increases the understanding of the public benefit of the historic environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement of this tender will be for the appointed contractor to work with the SESAP steering group and stakeholders to form this Research Framework. This will involve project managing the process of the formation of the Research Framework including chairing and organising workshops and symposium to engage with stakeholders across the duration of the contract. It will also involve undertaking the production of the research framework document or documents as the end product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291559 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | £58,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,960 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH41 3HA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WESSEX ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291559
- 17 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283200

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283200&idx=4
  17th May 2017 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283200&idx=5
  17th May 2017 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283200&idx=1
  17th May 2017 - ESPD v1.9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283200&idx=2
  17th May 2017 - Financial Health Evaluation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY283200&idx=3
  17th May 2017 - SESARF Project Design
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY283200
  Provision of South East Scotland Archaeology Research Framework - The South East Scotland Archaeology Partnership (SESAP) are seeking a provider to develop a research framework for the region, to be known as the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SESARF). SESARF will link to the National Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) and will provide a framework for archaeological research in South East Scotland which enhances our understanding of the past; promotes integrated management strategies for both cultural and natural heritage and increases the understanding of the public benefit of the historic environment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291559
  Provision of South East Scotland Archaeology Research Framework - The South East Scotland Archaeology Partnership (SESAP) are seeking a provider to develop a research framework for the region, to be known as the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SESARF). SESARF will link to the National Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) and will provide a framework for archaeological research in South East Scotland which enhances our understanding of the past; promotes integrated management strategies for both cultural and natural heritage and increases the understanding of the public benefit of the historic environment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495411

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