Digital Heritage Network Evaluation Tender 

December 16, 2025

Invitation to tender:

Evaluation of the Highlands and Islands Digital Heritage Network project 

Deadline for applications: 12pm (midday) Wednesday 14th January 2026

We are looking for an organisation or individual to provide an independent evaluation of an ambitious new programme of digital development for the rural heritage sector in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.  

You will work with staff from The Space and our project partner Museums and Heritage Highland in evaluating the impact of the project on online audiences, in-person visitors, local communities and the network of nine museums that the project is supporting.  

Contract and duration 

The contract will be for £12,000, inclusive of any applicable VAT, and will run from February 2026 to March 2027. 

This opportunity is open to individuals with the right to work in the UK or organisations with a registered office in the UK. We are particularly interested in applications from individuals and organisations based in Scotland.   

How to apply

For full details of the opportunity and how to apply, please download our Invitation to Tender (PDF 643.7 KB). 

The National Lottery Heritage Fund 

Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The Highlands and Islands Digital Heritage Network Project is made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to launch this ambitious 18-month programme of digital development for nine heritage organisations across the Scottish Highlands and Islands, to address shared challenges in engaging audiences and developing sustainable engagement models through digital technologies. 

 

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National Lottery Heritage Fund

 

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