Planning

Woodland Strategy Refresh

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Woodland Strategy Refresh," categorised under services within the General Public Services sector. This procurement process, set in the UK region of Newtown St Boswells, aims to engage a consultant to refresh the current Woodland Strategy. Key dates include a planned future notice date on 27th October 2025, with the procurement expected to start on 24th November 2025. The procurement procedure will be conducted via Quick Quote, which necessitates interested parties to register by close of business on 27th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services related to environmental strategy development and forestry management. Businesses with expertise in evaluating, reviewing policies, and community engagement will find this project conducive to growth by contributing to local and national strategic goals. It is particularly suited for firms experienced in collaborating with government bodies and understanding the underlying legislative impacts on regional development plans. This strategic refresh aligns with broader policy frameworks, allowing businesses to influence positive economic, social, and environmental outcomes in the Scottish Borders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Woodland Strategy Refresh

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to engage the services of a consultant to conduct a Woodland Strategy Refresh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council wishes to engage the services of a Consultant to: -Evaluate the impact and efficacy of the Scottish Borders Council's current adopted Woodland Strategy (2005) including an evaluation/measure of how well the aims and objectives of guiding forestry and woodland creation to ensure maximum social, economic and environmental benefits within this Strategy have been achieved. -Review and offer a revised framework document, (which will also form the Evidence base of the next SBC Local Development Plan (LDP3), updating the local and national policy context including the Scottish Forestry Strategy, relevant environmental protection legislation and any other pertinent implications for the Borders and nationally within the wider policy landscape. -Carry out a transport assessment for timber extraction (acknowledging the lack of any major timber processing mills in the Borders) -Consult with agreed list of Consultees on refreshed strategy -Carry out community engagement -Analyse consultation feedback -Amend and alter framework document as necessary and in collaboration with the Steering Group. Procurement procedure: Quick Quote Timescale: Once Consultants have been appointed, a programme plan will be agreed with the Steering Group, which it is anticipated that it will be adhered to. Any proposed amendments to be approved and agreed with the Steering Group, in liaison with the appointed consultant. Estimated Procurement Start: 24th November 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541044
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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