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Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement

The City of Edinburgh Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Apr 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

01 Jul 2025 at 01:00

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

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement," aimed at implementing a Community Wealth Building model. This initiative seeks to deliver services related to greenspace and community development on Council-owned land. The Council, as the buyer, located in Edinburgh, UKM75, is specifically engaging service providers who support volunteer networks, primarily targeting third sector organisations. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions open until 27 May 2026. The award period commences on the same date, and the overall agreement value is £1,240,000. Businesses have until 12:00 PM on 27 May 2026 to submit their bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for local and third sector organisations to participate in community development projects that can keep wealth within the local economy and empower communities. Businesses especially suited to compete include those within the third sector that engage with volunteer participation, community mapping, and project delivery. The tender process follows an open procedure, with service quality holding a 70% weight in the evaluation criteria, making it crucial for organisations that deliver high-quality services and possess strong financial and economic standing. Given the aim to transform local economic systems, businesses supportive of these community-driven initiatives will greatly benefit from taking part in this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform 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 Mapping and Engagement

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform 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 1 - Community Mapping and Engagement This Lot seeks Service Providers to develop, manage and deliver CLIP projects across the city.

Renewal: The Council holds the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the Framework Agreement for an additional 12 months

Delivery of Improvement Projects

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform 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 2 - Delivery of Improvement Projects Building on the work performed in Lot 1, this Lot requires Service Providers to deliver the approved projects working alongside the Lot 1 Service Provider and the Council.

Renewal: The Council holds the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the Framework Agreement for an additional 12 months

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=APR554632
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

45453100 - Refurbishment work

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Subject to the success of the pilot Framework Agreement, it is estimated the requirement would be retendered around early to mid 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533670&idx=1
    1st July 2025 - PIN Background & Questionnaire
  • 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.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554632
    Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform 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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