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Summary of the contracting process

East Renfrewshire Council has embarked on a procurement process for the "ERC Nature Restoration Fund Consultant" project, targeting the services industry, particularly general public services. This contract intends to develop and deliver nature restoration and biodiversity enhancement projects in the Giffnock, UKM83 region. Starting with publication on 25th November 2025, the open procedure procurement reached its awarding phase on 22nd December 2025, with the contract subsequently signed on 23rd January 2026. The project is positioned under the 'award' and 'contract' stages and holds an active status with a contract value of approximately £42,000 GBP.

Conor Price Engineering Limited T/A CPE Consultancy was awarded the contract, creating a notable opportunity for SMEs focused on consultancy services in nature restoration and environmental projects to engage in strategic public sector partnerships. This contract, with an initial 15-month term and a possible 12-month extension, allows for business growth through skilled consultancy services embedded within the council to implement strategic environmental initiatives. The framework is ideal for businesses specialising in sustainability, environmental consulting, and project management, ensuring they align their operations with public sector requirements to remain competitive.

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Notice Title

ERC Nature Restoration Fund Consultant

Notice Description

East Renfrewshire Council are looking for the provision of services related to the development and delivery of nature restoration and biodiversity enhancement projects. here is need for a dedicated resource to develop and implement project ideas to spend the Nature Restoration Fund capital budget (approx 200,000GBP at present, with the potential to be increased in future years subject to additional funding from Scottish Government). The successful external contractor will provide a nominated member of staff to work as a consultant within the Council. To assist with the delivery of the contract requirements, this person will be embedded within the council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council are looking for the provision of services related to the development and delivery of nature restoration and biodiversity enhancement projects. here is need for a dedicated resource to develop and implement project ideas to spend the Nature Restoration Fund capital budget (approx 200,000GBP at present, with the potential to be increased in future years subject to additional funding from Scottish Government). The successful external contractor will provide a nominated member of staff to work as a consultant within the Council. To assist with the delivery of the contract requirements, this person will be embedded within the council.. Initial Contract period is 15 months with an option to extend for a further 12 months subject to additional funding from Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815182
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548656
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Renfrewshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GIFFNOCK
Postcode
G46 6UG
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
East Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Giffnock and Thornliebank
Westminster Constituency
East Renfrewshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Conor Price Engineering Limited T/A CPE Consultancy

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544242
    ERC Nature Restoration Fund Consultant - East Renfrewshire Council are looking for the provision of services related to the development and delivery of nature restoration and biodiversity enhancement projects. here is need for a dedicated resource to develop and implement project ideas to spend the Nature Restoration Fund capital budget (approx 200,000GBP at present, with the potential to be increased in future years subject to additional funding from Scottish Government). The successful external contractor will provide a nominated member of staff to work as a consultant within the Council. To assist with the delivery of the contract requirements, this person will be embedded within the council.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548656
    ERC Nature Restoration Fund Consultant - East Renfrewshire Council are looking for the provision of services related to the development and delivery of nature restoration and biodiversity enhancement projects. here is need for a dedicated resource to develop and implement project ideas to spend the Nature Restoration Fund capital budget (approx 200,000GBP at present, with the potential to be increased in future years subject to additional funding from Scottish Government). The successful external contractor will provide a nominated member of staff to work as a consultant within the Council. To assist with the delivery of the contract requirements, this person will be embedded within the council.

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