--- title: "Services of a consultant to produce and implement an Evaluation Plan & Report for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Services of a consultant to produce and implement an Evaluation Plan & Report for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy Buyer: NORTH EAST SCOTLAND PRESERVATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830984.json) ## Summary The North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) has undertaken a procurement process to appoint a consultant for the Marble Creative Hub Project in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire. The procurement falls under the building preservation industry category, with the objective of evaluating and implementing a plan for the historical site's restoration. The tender, initiated on 5th May 2026, employed an open procedure, attracting bids electronically. The tendering process concluded with the award on 2nd July 2026, to Iconic Consulting, for a contract valued at £38,875. This project aims to revitalise historic buildings in Portsoy, making it a vibrant creative hub while ensuring heritage conservation. This opportunity represents significant business growth potential, particularly for consultants with expertise in project evaluation and heritage restoration. Companies active in the construction consultancy field, especially those focusing on building preservation, will find this contract aligns with their service capabilities. The open procurement method allowed SMEs like Iconic Consulting to compete, emphasising the inclusivity of the bidding process. The focus on historical building restoration could attract businesses with a niche in heritage projects, offering a chance to build relationships with esteemed organisations such as the NESPT and enhance their portfolios in the public sector. ## Notice The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce and implement a Project Evaluation Plan for the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project and undertake the Evaluation of the 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 support the development and delivery of the project through the creation and implementation of a Project Evaluation Plan and Evaluation Report. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559259 | | 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 | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £38,875 | ## 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 | ICONIC CONSULTING | ## 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 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559259 - 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555112 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555112&idx=1 5th May 2026 - Brief for Project Evaluation Consultant - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555112 Services of a consultant to produce and implement an Evaluation Plan & Report for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce and implement a Project Evaluation Plan for the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project and undertake the Evaluation of the Project. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559259 Services of a consultant to produce and implement an Evaluation Plan & Report for the Marble Creative Hub Project, Portsoy - The NESPT wishes to appoint a consultant to produce and implement a Project Evaluation Plan for the Portsoy Marble Creative Hub Project and undertake the Evaluation of the 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-r6ebe6-0000830984 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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