Strategy & Business Plan Consultant for Leading Lights Project (National Historic Ships UK)
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-07b9c6 · National Maritime Museum
Open until 7 December 2026, estimated value £60,000.
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Description
National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) wishes to appoint an experienced consultant (which may be an individual consultant or consultancy organisation) to undertake an Organisational Review, then produce a Strategic Vision and Business Plan to ensure its long-term resilience as part of a significant capacity building project grant aided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Heritage Fund). About the Project NHS-UK has secured initial support of £155,600 from the Heritage Fund (£140,040) and the Pilgrim Trust (£15,560) to progress plans for the Leading Lights project, a five-year project which aims to invest in historic vessels at a UK-wide level, making the sector more resilient, connected and informed. It has been designed to impact a wide range of people, from vessel custodians to sector professionals, training organisations and funding bodies, as well as NHS-UK itself. The project is now in its Development Phase, as part of which NHS-UK is seeking a consultant to undertake a review of NHS UK, co-create the future strategy, and develop a business plan to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation. The brief is for both the Development and Delivery Phases of the project…
Award criteria
| Type | Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Appropriateness of the proposed methodology and methods | 50% |
| Quality | The degree of experience to complete the work demonstrated by the bidder | 25% |
| Price | How well the bidder has structured their time to successfully manage the contract and provide value for money | 25% |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 107185-2026 | 11 November 2026 |
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- The estimated value published by the buyer is £60,000.
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- The contracting authority is National Maritime Museum (United Kingdom).
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