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title: "Services of a consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# Services of a consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy

Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830973

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## Summary

The North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) recently concluded a procurement process seeking a consultant for a Community Engagement and Activity Plan as part of the Marble Creative Hub Project in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, involved the repair and conversion of two historical buildings into a creative hub. The tender was active from 5th May 2026 to 19th May 2026, with the contract subsequently awarded to M:ADE (Moray: Arts Development Engagement) on 2nd July 2026. The total contract value is £60,000. The buyer, NESPT, is located at Portsoy Marble and operates as both a central purchasing body and regional authority within the Building Preservation sector under the CPV classification 73000000 for services. The project aims to implement community-focused activities at the historic site.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community engagement, historical building preservation, and creative project planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the arts and cultural engagement sphere will find this contract particularly beneficial, given the emphasis on community-oriented developmental projects. Such contracts have the potential to enhance business portfolios, showcase expertise in public sector collaborations, and expand into heritage-driven projects. The completion of this tender can also provide a platform for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the Aberdeenshire region and the broader UK market.

## Notice

The NESPT wishes to appoint a Community Engagement Consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan to support the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project involves the repair of two historic buildings and their conversion into the Marbles Creative Hub. The buildings involved are the Marble Warehouse and Marble Workshop located at the Old Harbour in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The Marble Warehouse, or Corf House, is category A listed. It was designed by John Adam and built in 1765. The Marble Workshop dates from the mid eighteenth century and is category B listed. The NESPT wishes to commission a Community Engagement and Activity Plan consultant to support the development and delivery of the project through the creation and implementation of a Community Engagement and Activity Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559303 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PORTSOY |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB45 2PB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M:ADE (MORAY: ARTS DEVELOPMENT ENGAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559303
- 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555115

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555115&idx=1
  5th May 2026 - NESPT Brief for Community Engagement Consultant to support Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555115
  Services of a consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a Community Engagement Consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan to support the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559303
  Services of a consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a Community Engagement Consultant to produce and implement a Community Engagement and Activity Plan to support the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nespt.org
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830973

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