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Organisational Structure and Governance Review

TREES FOR LIFE

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Organisational Structure and Governance Review" tender was completed by Trees For Life, based in Moray, UK. The tender focused on reviewing and recommending the organizational structure and governance of related non-governmental organizations. The procurement method used was an open procedure in the services category. The awarded contract, with an active status, was signed on 1st September 2022, and the value was £3600. The procurement stage concluded with an award to Creative Business Solutions.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in charity governance, organisational development, and stakeholder engagement. Businesses with expertise in environmental protection and charity law could be well-suited to compete. The main procurement category is services, offering opportunities for firms with experience in supporting charitable organisations. The tender process highlights the importance of communication skills, analytical capabilities, and ethical values in delivering effective recommendations for organizational structures. Potential bidders should be prepared to adhere to strict submission terms, including language requirements and bid validity periods.

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Notice Title

Organisational Structure and Governance Review

Notice Description

Review the organisational structure and governance of four related non-governmental organisations and recommend the most effective and efficient structure for the future

Lot Information

Lot 1

To review the current arrangements that exist between four related entities in the charitable sector and to recommend the most efficient and effective structure going forward that complies with legal requirements and charitable status of some of the entities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000700523
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB471694
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TREES FOR LIFE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steve@treesforlife.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1309691292

Buyer Location

Locality
MORAY
Postcode
IV36 3TH
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Forres
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CREATIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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