Tender

Cairngorms Youth Action Coordinator

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is inviting tenders for the role of Youth Action Coordinator, aiming to manage, develop, and deliver a Youth Action programme within the Cairngorms National Park. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and environmental protection, specifically addressing needs within the Cairngorms region (UKM62), with a focus on delivering services within the park's boundaries. The project is currently at the tender stage, with the procurement process utilizing an open procedure method. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 13th February 2026 and the prospective award period start date on the same day. The contract, with a budget of £100,000, allows submissions in English exclusively via electronic means.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for organizations and individuals with expertise in youth programme coordination and environmental initiatives. Businesses skilled in project management, community engagement, and collaborative networks within the youth and environmental sectors will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Given the emphasis on youth events and volunteering activities, those with experience in organising events and managing volunteer initiatives may have a competitive advantage. Successful delivery of the contract could extend business relations within the public service ecosystem, specifically with the Cairngorms National Park Authority and potentially involving future projects.

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Notice Title

Cairngorms Youth Action Coordinator

Notice Description

The Cairngorms National Park Authority invites suitably qualified and experienced organisations / individuals to submit a tender for the provision of a Coordinator for the management, development and delivery of a well-established Youth Action programme within the Cairngorms National Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor will be required to lead the co-ordination and delivery of a programme of work for the Cairngorms Youth Action Team and Cairngorms Youth Local Action Group. This will include the following: - A programme of regular online meetings every 6-8 weeks - 2 weekend residentials - 2 park wide youth events - A programme of quarterly youth volunteering activities - Lead on collaboration with the national YLAG sector. It is anticipated that this would require approximately 100 days of input with an understanding that some periods of the year would require more time than others. Additional time outwith the contract budget may be arranged through discussion with the project manager.

Renewal: Potential extension of 1 year subject to funding and meeting the performance requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821473
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547859
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

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85320000 - Social services

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cairngorms.co.uk, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466, +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)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey, TLM7 Eastern Scotland

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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