Planning

ARE - Scottish Land Matching Service

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the planning stage for a tender titled "ARE - Scottish Land Matching Service" under the industry category of services. This procurement aims to deliver the Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) which focuses on facilitating joint ventures, leasing arrangements, and succession planning in the agricultural sector. The procurement process commenced on 28th August 2025, with a future notice date set for 24th September 2025. The location specified for this tender is in the UKM region. The primary focus is to support Scottish agricultural businesses and foster opportunities for new entrants into farming. The procurement method involves a Prior Information Notice in compliance with legal basis 32014L0024 under the CELEX scheme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and facilitation services within the agricultural sector. Companies with expertise in developing business relationships, succession planning, and access to land arrangements could significantly benefit from this contract. It is well-suited for organisations that can offer independent and impartial services aimed at innovative agricultural business solutions. Engaging in this contract can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term collaborations with governmental bodies and expanding influence within the agricultural services domain.

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Notice Title

ARE - Scottish Land Matching Service

Notice Description

Seeking a supplier to deliver the Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS). The SLMS will provide confidential, independent, impartial facilitation of bespoke joint-ventures, leasing or tenancy arrangements, succession planning, keeping farmers/crofters involved but to reduce practical activities and providing new opportunities for young or new entrants through Scottish agricultural businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service should provide comprehensive support to the development of business relationships between land providers and land seekers. The underlying purpose of the service is to improve succession arrangements, increase opportunities and facilitate increased access to land to support the incoming of the next generation of farmers and to ensure land remains productive.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807830
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537969
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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


CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sarah.galloway2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537969
    ARE - Scottish Land Matching Service - Seeking a supplier to deliver the Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS). The SLMS will provide confidential, independent, impartial facilitation of bespoke joint-ventures, leasing or tenancy arrangements, succession planning, keeping farmers/crofters involved but to reduce practical activities and providing new opportunities for young or new entrants through Scottish agricultural businesses.

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