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Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run)

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking an experienced consultant for the "Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run)" as part of an open procurement process in the services category. This tender is located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, with key dates including the tender end date on 12 November 2021 and award period commencing shortly thereafter. The total budget for this project is £20,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and encourages electronic submissions.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in environmental studies, agricultural development, or rural diversification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in biodiversity and agricultural consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing a foothold in public sector projects within the Orkney region, potentially leading to further regional collaborations.

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Notice Title

Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run)

Notice Description

An experience consultant is sought to undertake the opportunity for a croft / farm diversification and biodiversity officer study within the Orkney LEADER region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An experienced consultant is sought to explore the innovative opportunity to identify an appropriate remit for a croft / farm diversification and biodiversity officer with the Orkney LEADER region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672573
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438386
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£186,650 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Denise Link
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@orkney.gov.uk, denise.link@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAC COMMERCIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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