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Communicating Natural Capital Investment Opportunities in Argyll

ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has recently awarded a contract for the project titled "Communicating Natural Capital Investment Opportunities in Argyll". The procurement process, initiated through a tender, involved Land Use Consultants as the supplier. The project falls under the services category and includes tasks such as infographics design, communications strategy, and workshop hosting. The contract was signed on 10th February 2023, with a total value of £17,636.25 GBP.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialised in environmental protection and communication services to engage with Argyll's natural capital investment initiatives. The opportunity aims to protect and sustain Argyll and Bute's natural capital while fostering community wealth and resilience. Businesses with expertise in design, communication strategy, and workshop facilitation would be well-suited to compete for this tender to contribute to Argyll's sustainable development goals.

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Notice Title

Communicating Natural Capital Investment Opportunities in Argyll

Notice Description

Communicating NAtural Capital 1. Infographics design and production 2. Communications Strategy 3. Workshop hosting

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute's natural capital is a significant asset underpinning the region's economy. It is vitally important that it is protected and sustained in a way that also builds community wealth and resilience. To support development of this opportunity, Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has secured funding to offer the Communicating Natural Capital Opportunities in Argyll tender. This tender has three main deliverables: 1. Infographics, as outlined below. 2. Communications plan with timeline 3. Initial workshop hosting

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000717673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472922
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

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


CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,280 Under £100K
Lots Value
£21,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,636 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2023 - 15 Mar 2023 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
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
Ian Dow
Contact Email
ian@act-now.org.uk, julie@act-now.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1546602755

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8RR
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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