--- title: "Rural Skills and Heritage Training Programme in West Ardnamurchan" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND" published: "2022-07-14" --- # Rural Skills and Heritage Training Programme in West Ardnamurchan Buyer: ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317.json) ## Summary Archaeology Scotland is seeking tenders for the "Rural Skills and Heritage Training Programme in West Ardnamurchan," aimed at enhancing local capacity in rural skills and heritage as part of the ERDF-supported Real Wild West programme. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the bid submission deadline set for 19 August 2022. The programme will take place in Ardnamurchan, UK, and intends to deliver a series of 12 training opportunities, focusing on traditional skills and archaeological methods. The procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to compete. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in training, heritage, and rural community development. Organisations specialising in traditional skills practices, such as carpentry, woodcraft, and heritage conservation, would be particularly well-suited to apply. Furthermore, businesses that focus on community engagement and cultural heritage promotion can also benefit from this initiative, potentially contributing to the empowerment of local communities and economic development in the region. ## Notice Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission an organisation to deliver a series of training opportunities in rural skills and heritage in west Ardnamurchan as part of the ERDF-supported Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Purpose of the work Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission an organisation to deliver a series of training opportunities in rural skills and heritage in west Ardnamurchan as part of the ERDF supported Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan. The training programme will have three key aims: To provide skills training for the local community in traditional rural skills, heritage and archaeology skills and rural business development. To enable community groups to become actively involved in creating and promoting heritage in their local area. To enable the community to attract new audiences (participatory and non-participatory) and provide opportunities for interested parties to get involved in the cultural heritage, and economic development of their local area. The programme will deliver 12 training opportunities which have been chosen through consultation with the local community and will include: Carpentry (for traditional building skills) Woodland management Dry stane dyking Basket making Wood carving Historical mapping Historical research skills Archaeological field walking/survey Graveyard recording and research Cultural/natural heritage business development Rural business development Photography (natural and cultural heritage focus) A final output will include a training resource, the design and format of which should be determined in relation to consultation with AS and the local community. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453900 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND | | Locality | MUSSELBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH21 7PB | | 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 | Musselburgh | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351914 - Archaeological services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453900 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453900&idx=1 14th July 2022 - Archaeology Scotland Rural Skills and Heritage Training Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453900 Rural Skills and Heritage Training Programme in West Ardnamurchan - Archaeology Scotland wishes to commission an organisation to deliver a series of training opportunities in rural skills and heritage in west Ardnamurchan as part of the ERDF-supported Real Wild West: Adopt-a-Monument (AaM) programme in west Ardnamurchan. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700317 - https://archaeologyscotland.org.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=700317 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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