--- title: "Services of a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Services of a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830980.json) ## Summary The North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) engaged in an open procurement process to appoint a consultant for the Marble Creative Hub Project in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The procurement aimed to develop a comprehensive Business Plan for converting two historic buildings into a creative hub. The procurement process, identified by the title "Services of a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy," fell under the services category and followed an open procedure. Key milestones included the release of the tender notice on 5th May 2026, with submissions closing by 19th May 2026. The contract, valued at GBP 9,880.50, was awarded to Delfinity Ltd and signed on 25th May 2026. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, heritage restoration, and business planning services. Given that the project involves substantial engagement with historic property conservation and strategic planning, firms with expertise in these areas would particularly benefit. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Delfinity Ltd could find this an excellent platform for showcasing their niche capabilities, expanding their portfolio, and establishing lasting partnerships with organisations that focus on preservation and community development initiatives. Being part of such a project can enhance a company's credentials within the industry, opening doors to further similar ventures. ## Notice The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce a Business Plan for 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 consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557088 | | 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 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | £10,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £9,880 | ## 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 | Aberdeenshire | | Electoral ward | Banff and District | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeenshire North and Moray East | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DELFINITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557088 - 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555114 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555114&idx=1 5th May 2026 - Brief for the preparation of a Business Plan for the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555114 Services of a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557088 Services of a consultant to produce a Business Plan for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce a Business Plan for 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-r6ebe6-0000830980 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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