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Rhododendron Strategy, Delivery Plan, Research and Business Case

LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Rhododendron Strategy, Delivery Plan, Research and Business Case," aimed at delivering services within the industry category at Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, UKM81. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, under the 'services' category, with the tender status marked as complete. The contract was awarded to Land Use Consultants Limited, with the contract signed on 14th March 2025. The tender period concluded on 24th February 2025, marking the transition from the active tender stage to the award stage.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the environmental consulting and planning sectors, particularly those specialising in strategy development and ecological research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate, as the bidding process accommodated electronic submissions ensuring accessibility for all. The award of the contract exemplifies recognition of competence in crafting detailed operational plans and research initiatives for national parks. Additionally, the open procurement method encourages competition, fostered by transparency and equitable assessment. Strategic partnerships or expansions in consultancy services could be a step forward for the bidding organisations involved.

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Notice Title

Rhododendron Strategy, Delivery Plan, Research and Business Case

Notice Description

Rhododendron Strategy, Delivery Plan, Research and Business Case

Lot Information

Lot 1

Rhododendron Strategy, Delivery Plan, Research and Business Case

Options: any related actiiviity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000789190
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534160
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,666 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months 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
LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Iain Miller
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot, procurement@lochlomond-trossachs.org
Contact Phone
+44 1389722664, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
ALEXANDRIA
Postcode
G83 8EG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

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