Award

CT0889 Community Gardens

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Tender

19 May 2021 at 00:00

Planning

07 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a delivery partner for the CT0889 Community Gardens project, aimed at managing, developing, and delivering community gardens and food growing areas for the benefit of local residents, including schools and young people. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with a total project value of £500,000. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract signed on 21st October 2021. The delivery service needs to be implemented in the City of Edinburgh, and the project concluded on the specified date.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on community services, horticulture, or sustainable development. Businesses that can demonstrate strong experience in the management of community projects or horticultural initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The inclusion of community benefits clauses emphasises the importance of positive local impact, thus offering companies an avenue for enhancing their community engagement and service portfolios.

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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.. 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-r6ebe6-0000638163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433088
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
1 Mar 2021Expired
Award Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Early to mid 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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