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Long Term Plans (formally Land Management Plans)

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

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02 Jun 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland, operating under the Scottish devolved regulations, recently awarded a contract for the development of Long Term Plans, formerly known as Land Management Plans. The contract, awarded on 21 May 2026, is focused on enhancing Scotland's forests and land, aiming to boost biodiversity and support rural economies through sustainable forestry services. Located in Inverness, the buying organisation oversees multiple facets of land management, including tourism and timber supply. The contract's planning phase involves comprehensive evaluations every ten years, ensuring adherence to statutory guidelines. The competitive process, culminating in June 2026, utilised a selective procurement method under the framework guidelines, with BIDWELLS LLP securing the contract for the initial one-year term, extendable by two additional 12-month periods at the discretion of Forestry and Land Scotland.

This tender opens up avenues for organisations specialising in forestry services, particularly those skilled in land management plan creation. Businesses with expertise in project management, ecological consultancy, and compliance with statutory land management regulations would find this tender an excellent opportunity to showcase their capabilities. Companies with an existing framework agreement or those interested in selective procurement processes for public sector contracts may benefit by participating in similar opportunities in the future. The detailed and structured planning process required ensures that involved companies can demonstrate their ability to manage multifaceted tasks, while potentially contributing to Scotland's sustainable economic growth through innovative land use practices.

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Notice Title

Long Term Plans (formally Land Management Plans)

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) were looking to award a 1 year contract for the provision of five Long term Plans (Formerly Land Management Plans), with the option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 months periods at the discretion of FLS.Forestry and Land Scotland (the Purchaser) looks after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism, and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. The Purchaser also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who the Purchaser is and what it does can be found here: https://forestryandland.gov.scot/.The Purchaser required a full 10-year review of five Long term Plans (Formerly Land Management Plans), delivering a complete, compliant document ready for submission to Scottish Forestry. The scope includes every critical stage:* Brief setting* Initial scoping and design* External consultation* Final design and plan production* Submission and post-approval processes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051698-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£217,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIDWELLS

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