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Cairngorms future farming (C2030): regenerative transition support package

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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15 Jan 2026 at 00:00

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cairngorms future farming (C2030): regenerative transition support package

Notice Description

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is seeking to appoint a consultant to deliver the Cairngorms Future Farming "Regenerative Transition Support Package" for farmers in the National Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is seeking to appoint a consultant to deliver the Cairngorms Future Farming "Regenerative Transition Support Package" for farmers in the National Park. The Support Package is designed to provide a comprehensive programme including group training and bespoke 1:1 advice to support farmers through a whole-system transition to regenerative farming. The successful consultant will have expertise in advising livestock or mixed farmers in upland areas on how to design and transition to a regenerative farming system. Recruitment of farmers to the Support Package will take place in February-April 2026. Work associated with this contract is subject to the number of recruited farmers and to reaching the minimum threshold of 5 farmers and is therefore not guaranteed. The contract value is the total estimated value assuming 15 farms are recruited, however, actual payment will be based on the number of farms recruited and the per farm details provided by the consultant in their Cost Table.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820819
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547335
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
£58,300 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cairngorms.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1479873535

Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY
Postcode
PH26 3HG
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Badenoch and Strathspey
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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