Contract awardedSTEM outreach

Delivery of Castle Science Learning Outreach Programme

Historic Environment Scotland
Scotland
Open procedure
23 April 2026 to 22 April 2028

Development and delivery of a heritage-focused science offer, including an HES science show programme hosted at the contractor’s own science-centre venue and outreach programmes for schools and informal learners in targeted locations across Scotland.

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Awarded value: £148k; As published
Published: 13 January 2026
Awarded: 23 April 2026; Glasgow Science Centre Limited
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 22 April 2028

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of heritage-focused science education shows and outreach programmes for schools, families and informal learners.

A heritage-focused science offer for schools and other audiences, including contribution to its further development.
Management and facilitation of an HES science show programme within the provider's own Science Centre venue.
Outreach programmes delivered with HES to reach schools and informal learners in targeted locations across Scotland.

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 24 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 23 April 2026 to 22 April 2028
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 2
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 80000000

Services in this contract

STEM outreach and enrichment programmesMain service£100k typicalHeritage-focused science show and outreach programme for schools across Scotland

Lifecycle

Published
13 January 2026
Contract awardedto Glasgow Science Centre Limited
23 April 2026
Contract starts
23 April 2026
Contract ends
22 April 2028

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Historic Environment Scotland

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Glasgow Science Centre Limited

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/364265/delivery-of-castle-science-learning-outreach-programme
Buyer reference: org-9
Open contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820299
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Historic Environment Scotland. Delivery of Castle Science Learning Outreach Programme. Contract award, 13 January 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/364265/delivery-of-castle-science-learning-outreach-programme (accessed 5 November 2026).