---
title: "Hire of Labour in Stirling Area (Trades)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766073"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-08-05"
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# Hire of Labour in Stirling Area (Trades)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766073

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland, based in Edinburgh, has concluded the procurement for "Hire of Labour in Stirling Area (Trades)," focusing on providing tradespeople and labourers for Stirling Castle and other nearby sites. This process, operating under the services category, utilised an open procedure to ensure wide competition. The initial tender issued on 8th May 2024, with submissions closing on 7th June 2024, and the contract was awarded on 2nd August 2024. The project entails routine and ad-hoc maintenance tasks at significant historic locations in Stirling, promising steady work and a structured schedule for experienced tradespeople who can deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the maintenance and construction sectors, especially those adept at heritage conservation. SMEs like Rightmann Services, the awarded supplier, stand to gain significantly by enhancing their portfolio and credibility through this prestigious contract. The open procedure and stringent selection criteria, which included a mix of quality and price evaluations, suggest that businesses with a proven track record in delivering reliable and high-standard services are well-suited to compete. The inclusion of community benefits also offers businesses the chance to contribute positively to local employment and training, further embedding their presence in the region.

## Notice

Historic Environment Scotland requires trades people/labourers at Stirling Castle particularly but may also include minor works at Stirling Old Bridge, Mars Wark, Historic Environment Scotland Central Stores at Kerse Road in Stirling and also Doune Castle. Other Historic Environment Scotland locations may be added during the life of the contract. Trades people and or labourers must be time served, able to produce high quality workmanship under minimal supervision and be capable of carrying out general maintenance work.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The range of duties include but is not exhaustive - hand excavations, backfiling, cleaning and lifting litter & waste removal, slab laying, grounds maintenance (including snow & ice clearing), labouring duties, building labouring duties, use of other small plant, setting up and breaking down function furniture and equipment and be available to work out of hours and weekends when required. Normal working hours will be from 06.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, this does not include a period of 1 hour for meals. Out of hours cover will be required at discretion of HES.

Renewal: After initial contract period there will be an option to extend for up to another 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511299 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This will tendered again in 2028 if all extensions are taken up. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| 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 | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIGHTMANN SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511299
- 8 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504803

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=3
  8th May 2024 - Document 3 - Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=4
  8th May 2024 - Document 4 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=5
  8th May 2024 - Document 5 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=6
  8th May 2024 - Document 6 - Self Certificate on Trading with Russia and Belarus
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=7
  8th May 2024 - Document 7 - Prompt Payment Certificate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=8
  8th May 2024 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=1
  8th May 2024 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504803&idx=2
  8th May 2024 - Document 2 - Service Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504803
  Hire of Labour in Stirling Area (Trades) - Historic Environment Scotland requires trades people/labourers at Stirling Castle particularly but may also include minor works at Stirling Old Bridge, Mars Wark, Historic Environment Scotland Central Stores at Kerse Road in Stirling and also Doune Castle. Other Historic Environment Scotland locations may be added during the life of the contract. Trades people and or labourers must be time served, able to produce high quality workmanship under minimal supervision and be capable of carrying out general maintenance work.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511299
  Hire of Labour in Stirling Area (Trades) - Historic Environment Scotland requires trades people/labourers at Stirling Castle particularly but may also include minor works at Stirling Old Bridge, Mars Wark, Historic Environment Scotland Central Stores at Kerse Road in Stirling and also Doune Castle. Other Historic Environment Scotland locations may be added during the life of the contract. Trades people and or labourers must be time served, able to produce high quality workmanship under minimal supervision and be capable of carrying out general maintenance work.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766073
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx

## Provenance

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