Tender

Climate Action Accelerator Programme Development for Businesses

VISITSCOTLAND

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Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Climate Action Accelerator Programme Development for Businesses tender is being organised by VisitScotland, a central purchasing body located in Edinburgh, UK. The process is currently in the tender stage, with a completion deadline for submissions set for 8th September 2025, at 12:00 pm. This open procedure centres on services within the tourism industry category, aiming to promote climate action initiatives among businesses. With a total value of £300,000 GBP, the tender proposal mandates electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. The contract, initially for twelve months, offers potential for two additional twelve-month extensions, making it crucial for interested parties to participate on time.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in Climate Action Programme Development, sustainability consultancy, and related services. Companies adept in delivering educational and strategic frameworks for climate action can leverage this project to expand their portfolios within the UK tourism sector. By fostering environmentally conscious business practices, participating firms stand to gain recognition and form strategic partnerships within the industry. Firms capable of meeting the tender’s electronic submission and sustainability criteria should consider participation, as this project can significantly enhance their market presence and drive business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Climate Action Accelerator Programme Development for Businesses

Notice Description

Provision for Climate Action Accelerator Programme Development for Businesses

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Climate Action Accelerator Programme Development for Businesses, please see the statement of requirement for further details.

Renewal: This will be a 12 month contract with two additional 12 month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806649
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536482
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
August 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VISITSCOTLAND
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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