--- title: "Specialist Drama Education Services for HES Junior Tour Guides Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Specialist Drama Education Services for HES Junior Tour Guides Programme Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082.json) ## Summary Historic Environment Scotland is seeking a contractor to manage the ongoing delivery of its Junior Tour Guides programme, focusing on engaging young people, including those with additional support needs. Located in Edinburgh, this tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting the heritage, tourism, conservation, and built environment industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure method, requiring electronic submissions by 21st August 2026. The contract is initially set for two years, with the potential for an extension of up to two additional years, which will be reviewed annually. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in drama education services and heritage-focused programmes, especially those with a track record in engaging young audiences. Companies with expertise in cross-curricular and skills-based educational approaches will find this tender particularly relevant. The requirement for robust financial standing, demonstrated via Scotbis or equivalent financial evaluations, makes this opportunity well-suited for businesses with solid financial health and extensive insurance coverage. Given the nature of the contract and its alignment with Historic Environment Scotland’s Outreach and Learning Framework, the contract offers substantial growth potential for businesses able to embody the innovative engagement strategies outlined in the tender. ## Notice HES is seeking to commission a contractor to manage the on-going delivery of the existing HES Junior Tour Guides programme to the expected high standards. The approach should demonstrate meaningful opportunities to actively engage young people, including those with additional support needs, to support a cross-curricular and skills-based approach aligned to the aims and outcomes of Making Sense of Scotland the HES Outreach and Learning Framework. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Please see Document 2 - Specification for full details. Renewal: Once the initial 2 years is up, the contract may be extended for a further 2 years, reviewed annually. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560694 | | 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 | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for re-tender in 2030. | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560694 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560694 Specialist Drama Education Services for HES Junior Tour Guides Programme - HES is seeking to commission a contractor to manage the on-going delivery of the existing HES Junior Tour Guides programme to the expected high standards. The approach should demonstrate meaningful opportunities to actively engage young people, including those with additional support needs, to support a cross-curricular and skills-based approach aligned to the aims and outcomes of Making Sense of Scotland the HES Outreach and Learning Framework. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838082 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=838082 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=838082 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## 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-r6ebe6-0000838082. 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