Award

CT0889 Community Gardens

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2021 at 16:35

Tender

19 May 2021 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently conducting a tender for the project titled "CT0889 Community Gardens," aimed at securing a delivery partner for the management, development, and delivery of community gardens and food growing areas across the City of Edinburgh. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as landscape gardening services. The contract is valued at £500,000 and is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in landscaping, horticultural services, and community development. Companies that specialise in the management of green spaces and community projects, particularly those with experience in collaborating with local authorities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The inclusion of community benefits in the requirements also encourages bidders to offer sustainable and positive outcomes for the local community, enhancing their appeal to the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

CT0889 Community Gardens

Notice Description

A delivery partner to support the management, development and delivery of community gardens and food growing areas across all parts of the local authority for the benefit of Council tenants and other local residents, schools and young people.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A delivery partner to support the management, development and delivery of community gardens and food growing areas across all parts of the local authority for the benefit of Council tenants and other local residents, schools and young people. Additional information: See attached

Renewal: The City of Edinburgh Council reserves the option to extend for up to two twelve month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b294
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028506-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

77300000 - Horticultural services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133000 - Services furnished by social membership organisations

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Early to mid 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Laura Schouten
Contact Email
laura.schouten@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDIBLE ESTATES

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