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Community led local development network for Rural and Island Scotland

Cairngorms National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority, in collaboration with the Scottish Government, has initiated a procurement process for the project titled "Community led local development network for Rural and Island Scotland." The project falls under the industry categories of General Public Services and Environmental Protection, and is set to be headquartered in the Cairngorms National Park, region UKM62. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, reached the award stage on 7th August 2025 with Urban Foresight appointed as the supplier. The awarded contract, signed on 4th August 2025, is valued at £36,729.47. The contract supports the development of a new Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Network, designed to coordinate activity among 20 Local Action Groups (LAGs) across rural and island areas in Scotland, funded via a grant from the Scottish Government.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses involved in community network development, rural engagement, and environmental protection. Companies specialising in these areas can significantly contribute to the establishment of a cohesive network among the LAGs, thereby enhancing communication and strategic planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Urban Foresight, are particularly well-positioned to advantage from this process, as the procurement encouraged SME participation, evidenced by 12 bids, all from SMEs. By engaging with projects like this, businesses can expand their portfolios, cement their presence in public sector contracts and build lasting partnerships with government bodies in evolving policy landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community led local development network for Rural and Island Scotland

Notice Description

Developing a Community led local development network for Rural and Island Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scotland operates a system of 20 Local Action Groups (LAGs) across island and rural areas delivering Community Led Local Development (CLLD) programmes within their areas as part of a national funding initiative by Scottish Government. There has been significant change and turnover in the sector over the last five years, compounding significant impacts resulting from the UK's withdrawal from the European Union and cessation of EU 'LEADER' funding which had previously been the primary CLLD funding source in Scotland. Coordination of activity between the 20 LAGs and collective communications have been breaking down over time. The sector now agrees it needs to reestablish an effective CLLD Network to represent a collective voice for island and rural LAGs involved in CLLD, at a time of potentially significant policy evolution in this sphere of work. The Cairngorms Local Action Group Trust, one of the 20 Scottish LAGs, is now seeking on behalf of all LAGs to appoint a contractor to support the initiation and development of a new CLLD Network with a working title of 'CLLDNet'. This work will be funded by a development grant secured from Scottish Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801848
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536511
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,729 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cairngorms National Park Authority
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Postcode Area
Perth
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
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Urban Foresight

Further Information

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