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Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects

Inverclyde Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 15:59

Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 10:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has successfully awarded the contract for the role of Delivery Partner for the Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects, with Land Use Consultants being the selected supplier. This project falls under the services category, specifically targeting nature reserve services (CPV code 92533000). The contract, valued at £186,000, aims to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss by restoring local natural environments in the Inverclyde area (UKM83), such as habitat and species restoration and marine protection. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with the final contract signed on 29th May 2026. Previously, this tender was publicly active with submissions closing on 7th April 2026.

The nature of this contract provides significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in environmental services, project management, and securing funding for ecological initiatives. Ideal candidates would be those familiar with environmental regulations and capable of managing diverse projects from inception through completion. The project’s scope, centred around environmental restoration and potential additional funding streams, offers avenues for growth for contractors aiming to expand their services in sustainability and conservation sectors. Businesses integrating social value outcomes and a commitment to fair work principles will particularly align well with the contract's objectives, making them attractive competitors for future involvement in related tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects

Notice Description

Notice of Award The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims

Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purposes of this contract the Delivery Partner will be responsible for. - Reviewing Inverclyde's geographical area and identifying suitable projects that will restore the local natural environment - Assisting with bids for future Nature Restoration Funding - Identifying additional relevant funding streams which meet the aims of the overall brief. - Assisting in developing the specifications for procurement exercises that are identified in relation to agreed projects and selection of suitably qualified and competent contractors. - Fully managing the identified projects which should include but is not limited to: - - the works undertaken by all contractors involved in the delivery of the projects ensuring that all works are completed on time, within budget and to the appropriate standard. - Ensuring that there are adequate management arrangements in place throughout the term of the project so that the works can be carried out as safely as possible. - The above will include but not be restricted to, all relevant Health & Safety compliance such as Work at Height, CDM co-ordination, and arrangements for suitable welfare facilities. - Identifying on behalf of the Council any potential partnership organisations that can assist and provide further additional benefits in this relation to this project at no additional cost.

Renewal: The Contract period will be 36 months with an optional 2 x 12 month extension period. The extension period will be at the sole discretion of Inverclyde Council and subject to available budget.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0663db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92533000 - Nature reserve services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
If the services are still required and budget is confirmed then a retender may be undertaken.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Inverclyde Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Postcode Area
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Land Use Consultants

Further Information

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