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title: "Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829967"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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# Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation

Buyer: NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829967

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## Summary

The National Trust for Scotland is seeking to commission consultants for the "Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation" project, under an active tender process. This initiative, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aims to preserve and promote the work and legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald over a five-year period. The project will be implemented at the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow, providing a unique opportunity to consult with local communities. The procurement method employed is open, with electronic submissions facilitated through the Public Contracts Scotland website, highlighting a focus on services within the conservation and heritage sector. The tender period is scheduled to close on 6th May 2026, following which the bid opening will take place on 8th May 2026.

This tender represents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in consultation services, community engagement, or heritage preservation to expand their portfolio and influence in the public sector. Firms with expertise in data collation, project site management, and report generation for community consultation are ideally positioned to contribute to the project's ambitious goals. With a contract value of £15,000, the project invites diverse companies to offer their innovative solutions and expertise in engaging local audiences, shaping rich heritage narratives, and aiding in the development of interpretation strategies. Businesses that can deliver effective results tailored to specific community needs while adhering to strict submission guidelines stand to benefit significantly from this engagement.

## Notice

The National Trust for Scotland (The Trust) are looking to commission a consultant(s) to carry out consultation with community audiences to inform and guide their Mackintosh Illuminated project. Mackintosh Illuminated, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is an ambitious five-year project to preserve, protect and promote the built heritage of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, as well as their legacy. It will involve two of our properties - the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Trust for Scotland (The Trust) are looking to commission a consultant(s) to carry out consultation with community audiences to inform and guide their Mackintosh Illuminated project. Mackintosh Illuminated, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is an ambitious five-year project to preserve, protect and promote the built heritage of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, as well as their legacy. It will involve two of our properties - the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow. We are looking to work with a consultant(s) on this project between May - October 2026 to design and deliver on the ground consultation with community groups in Helensburgh/The Hill House, be responsible for data collation across both project sites and provide community consultation reports with priority groups to directly feed into the projects Interpretation Strategy, Audience Development and Activity Plan in preparation for a Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application at the end of the year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554318 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| 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 | NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9LD |
| 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 75125000 - Administrative services related to tourism affairs
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79342310 - Customer survey services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92521100 - Museum-exhibition services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554318

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554318
  Mackintosh Illuminated - Community Consultation - The National Trust for Scotland (The Trust) are looking to commission a consultant(s) to carry out consultation with community audiences to inform and guide their Mackintosh Illuminated project. Mackintosh Illuminated, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is an ambitious five-year project to preserve, protect and promote the built heritage of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald, as well as their legacy. It will involve two of our properties - the Hill House in Helensburgh and the Mackintosh Tearooms in Glasgow.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.nts.org.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829967
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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