---
title: "Development of an Outline Business Case for Orkney Gateway Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651259"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-05-31"
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# Development of an Outline Business Case for Orkney Gateway Project

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651259

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## Summary

The Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, UK, has completed a tender process for the "Development of an Outline Business Case for Orkney Gateway Project" within the category of Tourism, Built Environment, and Conservation services. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The project involved appointing a consultant to work on the business case, with a total contract value of £50,100. The procurement stage was an award with the main contract signed on 28th May 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the field of conservation, built heritage, and tourism services. Businesses interested in collaborating with Historic Environment Scotland for the development of business cases and conservation projects, particularly in Scotland, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The submission method for this tender was electronic, with a deadline of 11th May 2021 for bids to be opened. The tender documentation and additional information can be accessed on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

## Notice

This project seeks to identify a suitable consultant to work with HES and its partners in the development of an Outline Business Case for the Orkney Gateway Project

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Historic Environment Scotland and its partners is seeking to appoint a consultant to work with HES in the development of an Outline Business Case for the Orkney Gateway Project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479782 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOURTH STREET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 May 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479782
- 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412468

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=1
  20th April 2021 - Doc 1 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=2
  20th April 2021 - Doc 2 - Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=3
  20th April 2021 - Doc 3 - Quality & Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=4
  20th April 2021 - Appendix A - Strategic Outline Case
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=5
  20th April 2021 - Appendix B - OBC Template & Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=6
  20th April 2021 - Appendix C - CR and Growth Deals
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=7
  20th April 2021 - Appendix D - Draft Timeline
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412468&idx=8
  20th April 2021 - Appendix E - HES Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412468
  Development of an Outline Business Case for Orkney Gateway Project - This project seeks to identify a suitable consultant to work with HES and its partners in the development of an Outline Business Case for the Orkney Gateway Project
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY479782
  Development of an Outline Business Case for Orkney Gateway Project - This project seeks to identify a suitable consultant to work with HES and its partners in the development of an Outline Business Case for the Orkney Gateway Project

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651259

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