Planning

Community Led Improvement Programme

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is planning a procurement process under the title "Community Led Improvement Programme," focusing on the transformation and utilisation of communal green spaces in Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, aiming to support Community Wealth Building (CWB) and involves setting up a Framework Agreement. This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in the region of Edinburgh (UKM75). The tender process officially began on 1st July 2025, with a future notice scheduled for 3rd October 2025. The Council intends this process to significantly invest in community-led economic participation, ensuring local communities benefit from the economic wealth generated.

This tender offers ample opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the third sector, such as community organisations, non-profit groups, and volunteer networks. The set-up of Lots in the procurement—Community Development and Improvement and Maintenance Projects—provides niches for businesses focusing on community engagement, landscaping, and green space maintenance. These businesses can benefit by aligning their services with the Council’s goals of fostering economic self-sufficiency at local levels. By participating, businesses can expand their roles in community development and sustainability projects while gaining opportunities to scale their operations within Edinburgh's socio-economic landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Led Improvement Programme

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint suitable service providers to a Framework Agreement in relation to the utilisation and transformation of communal green spaces. The Agreement design is intended to support the aspirations of Community Wealth Building (CWB). CWB seeks to transform our local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates. The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector. Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas.

Lot Information

Community Development

Lot 1 - Community Development In order to understand what a Community requires, a form of engagement is needed to assess needs and aspirations. This Lot is intended to facilitate Service Providers to perform community engagement and development activities in relation to communal growing requirements.

Improvement and Maintenance Projects

Lot 2 - Improvement and Maintenance Projects Building on the work performed in Lot 1, this Lot requires Service Providers to undertake a range of landscaping and maintenance services to existing Estate Improvement Projects as well as the delivery of small scale ad-hoc projects and new community gardens.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533670
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45112700 - Landscaping work

45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas

45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens

45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work

45342000 - Erection of fencing

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

77314100 - Grassing services

77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming

77341000 - Tree pruning

77342000 - Hedge trimming

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,240,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kyro Grieve
Contact Email
kyro.grieve@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533670
    Community Led Improvement Programme - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint suitable service providers to a Framework Agreement in relation to the utilisation and transformation of communal green spaces. The Agreement design is intended to support the aspirations of Community Wealth Building (CWB). CWB seeks to transform our local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates. The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector. Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas.

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