--- title: "Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-16" --- # Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity Buyer: ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121.json) ## Summary Aberdeenshire Council is currently in the planning stage of a sponsorship procurement process entitled 'Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity'. This process falls under the industry category of services and is focused on promoting vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire, located in the region UKM50. The event will occur on 22 September 2026, with sponsorship packages available at GBP 500 + VAT. This opportunity is characterised as a planned tender, highlighting that it is currently in its preparatory phase before moving into active solicitation. Prospective sponsors can engage via the details provided, with the next communication expected on 17 June 2026. This sponsorship opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth by allowing businesses to become champions of thriving town centres and customer service excellence. Ideal contenders include retail, professional services, hospitality, and wellbeing sectors, specifically those aiming to enhance their visibility and community engagement within Aberdeenshire. By investing in sponsorship, businesses can align themselves with categories such as Retail Awards, Professional Services Awards, and more, offering extensive publicity and networking possibilities. It is particularly suitable for organisations that are committed to supporting local communities and are looking to strengthen their market presence regionally. ## Notice The Heart of the High Street Awards celebrate the individuals and businesses who create welcoming, vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire. Sponsorship packages of GBP 500 + VAT for this event which takes place on 22 September 2026 are currently available in the following categories: - Making Every Customer Count: Retail Award - The Extra Mile: Professional Services Award - The Warm Welcome: Hospitality Award - Supporting Health & Happiness: Wellbeing Award - Outstanding Individual - New Business of the Year - Loves Local Ambassador (Allocated) For GBP 500 + VAT your business can become a visible champion for thriving town centres, exceptional customer service, and strong local communities. If you think that this event is one you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Heart of the High Street Awards celebrate the individuals and businesses who create welcoming, vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire. Sponsorship packages of GBP 500 + VAT for this event which takes place on 22 September 2026 are currently available in the following categories: - Making Every Customer Count: Retail Award - The Extra Mile: Professional Services Award - The Warm Welcome: Hospitality Award - Supporting Health & Happiness: Wellbeing Award - Outstanding Individual - New Business of the Year - Loves Local Ambassador (Allocated) For GBP 500 + VAT your business can become a visible champion for thriving town centres, exceptional customer service, and strong local communities. If you think that this event is one you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk. If you think that this is an event is one that you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558045 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB16 5GB | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 55100000 - Hotel services - 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services - 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services - 79342000 - Marketing services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services ## Release History - 16 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558045 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558045&idx=1 16th June 2026 - Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Summary - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558045 Heart of the High Street Awards 2026 Sponsorship Opportunity - The Heart of the High Street Awards celebrate the individuals and businesses who create welcoming, vibrant high streets across Aberdeenshire. Sponsorship packages of GBP 500 + VAT for this event which takes place on 22 September 2026 are currently available in the following categories: - Making Every Customer Count: Retail Award - The Extra Mile: Professional Services Award - The Warm Welcome: Hospitality Award - Supporting Health & Happiness: Wellbeing Award - Outstanding Individual - New Business of the Year - Loves Local Ambassador (Allocated) For GBP 500 + VAT your business can become a visible champion for thriving town centres, exceptional customer service, and strong local communities. If you think that this event is one you would like to sponsor please contact: Emma Stanford - Strategic Town Centre Executive Tel: 01467 533704 Email: heartofthehighstreet@aberdeenshire.gov.uk ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833121 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833121.json.