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title: "Economic Impact of Collections Loss for N-RICH"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833329"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Economic Impact of Collections Loss for N-RICH

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833329

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland is inviting tenders through an open procedure for a project titled "Economic Impact of Collections Loss for N-RICH." This contract aims to develop a framework to assess the economic consequences of cultural heritage collections loss across the UK. Situated in Edinburgh, this procurement falls under the industry category of Tourism, Heritage, Conservation, and Built Environment. The tender stage of the procurement commenced on 1st June 2026, with the submission deadline set for 1st July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Businesses can submit their proposals electronically, and the contract is expected to begin on 1st September 2026, concluding on 30th April 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in economic studies, cultural heritage consultancy, and conservation services. Companies with expertise in data analysis, economic impact assessment, and collections management will find this project particularly beneficial for business growth. As the procurement method is open, it encourages competition and provides an equal opportunity for service providers to demonstrate their capabilities. The requirement for solid financial standing means businesses must meet specific economic criteria, making it ideal for financially robust companies eager to collaborate with a reputable national organisation like Historic Environment Scotland.

## Notice

The project will develop an initial evidence base and practical framework for understanding the economic consequences of collections loss, degradation and inaccessibility across the UK cultural heritage sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556920 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| 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 | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311410 - Economic impact assessment

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556920

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556920
  Economic Impact of Collections Loss for N-RICH - The project will develop an initial evidence base and practical framework for understanding the economic consequences of collections loss, degradation and inaccessibility across the UK cultural heritage sector.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833329
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=833329
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833329
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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