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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811135"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811135

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is initiating a procurement process with the release of a tender titled "Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site." This procurement, falling under the 'General public services' category, aims to conduct a strategic and feasibility design study to enhance sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 24th October 2025 at 12:00 PM. The consultancy services will be contracted through an open procedure, offering an estimated budget of £80,000, and is expected to cover services within the Orkney Islands, specifically in the UKM65 region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in design studies focusing on infrastructure and transport improvements for heritage sites. Businesses with a strong background in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and design feasibility studies, particularly those experienced in projects related to sustainable visitor flow and access management, will find this tender highly beneficial. Engaging in this contract can significantly elevate a firm's profile within public sector services and expand their portfolio in heritage site management. It is an excellent opportunity for consultancies looking to establish or enhance their presence in the Scottish public services sector, especially those with expertise relevant to the Orkney Islands' specific heritage needs.

## Notice

The Orkney World Heritage Site Programme are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to undertake a strategic and feasibility design study focused on sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO). The study will inform future infrastructure, transport, and visitor experience improvements aligned with the Programme's goals and wider policy frameworks. Stakeholder engagement and land ownership discussions will take place by the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme Team in conjunction with this feasibility. In addition, there is a requirement to work closely with the concept designs and infrastructure team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Orkney World Heritage Site Programme are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to undertake a strategic and feasibility design study focused on sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO). The study will inform future infrastructure, transport, and visitor experience improvements aligned with the Programme's goals and wider policy frameworks. Stakeholder engagement and land ownership discussions will take place by the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme Team in conjunction with this feasibility. In addition, there is a requirement to work closely with the concept designs and infrastructure team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545071 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,444 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTED TRANSPORT PLANNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545071
- 24 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539972

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=1
  24th September 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=2
  24th September 2025 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=3
  24th September 2025 - Appendix 2 - Structure and Format of Proposal
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=4
  24th September 2025 - Appendix 3 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=5
  24th September 2025 - Local Development Plan Review
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=6
  24th September 2025 - Ring of Brodgar Car Park
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=7
  24th September 2025 - Ring of Brodgar Car Park
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=8
  24th September 2025 - Ring of Brodgar Car Park
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=9
  24th September 2025 - Stenness Local Place Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=10
  24th September 2025 - Stenness Local Place Plan - supporting document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=11
  24th September 2025 - OIC Council Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=12
  24th September 2025 - HES Corporate Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=13
  24th September 2025 - Heart of Neolithic Orkney Management Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539972&idx=14
  24th September 2025 - Orkney Community Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539972
  Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site - The Orkney World Heritage Site Programme are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to undertake a strategic and feasibility design study focused on sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO). The study will inform future infrastructure, transport, and visitor experience improvements aligned with the Programme's goals and wider policy frameworks. Stakeholder engagement and land ownership discussions will take place by the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme Team in conjunction with this feasibility. In addition, there is a requirement to work closely with the concept designs and infrastructure team.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545071
  Provision of Consultancy Services for the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme - Movement Around the Orkney World Heritage Site - The Orkney World Heritage Site Programme are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultancy team to undertake a strategic and feasibility design study focused on sustainable movement and access around the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (HONO). The study will inform future infrastructure, transport, and visitor experience improvements aligned with the Programme's goals and wider policy frameworks. Stakeholder engagement and land ownership discussions will take place by the Orkney World Heritage Site Programme Team in conjunction with this feasibility. In addition, there is a requirement to work closely with the concept designs and infrastructure team.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811135

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