Planning

Nurture in Nature Programme

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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

Fife Council is in the planning stage of procuring the "Nurture in Nature Programme", a service aimed at improving the emotional wellbeing of children in Primary years 1-4 by engaging families in outdoor environments. This initiative, located within the Fife region of Scotland, is part of the education category and aims to address emotional challenges faced by families. The procurement process involves a planned programme with an estimated value of £210,000 GBP, and applications are invited for a grant-funded service rather than a typical tender. Interested parties should submit their applications by 6th March 2026, following the publication of future notices on 16th February 2026.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with a focus on family and outdoor activities, to leverage their expertise for community benefit and growth. Companies with experience in developmental programmes for children and those skilled in parental engagement strategies could find this a lucrative opportunity. By contributing to this initiative, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and enhance their reputation by supporting local authorities in addressing social and emotional challenges within communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nurture in Nature Programme

Notice Description

In recent years, increasing numbers of children and families have faced challenges related to emotional regulation, social isolation, and mental health. It is recognised that children's emotional wellbeing is influenced by the mental health of their parents and carers. When parents experience stress, anxiety, or isolation, it can affect their ability to support their child's emotional wellbeing, leading to difficulties in behaviour, relationships, and resilience. This service brief outlines a new programme designed for families of children in Primary 1-4, using outdoor environments to nurture emotional wellbeing through play, exploration, and family engagement. The programme will adopt a whole-family approach, recognising the importance of parental involvement in the development of their child's emotional wellbeing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In recent years, increasing numbers of children and families have faced challenges related to emotional regulation, social isolation, and mental health. It is recognised that children's emotional wellbeing is influenced by the mental health of their parents and carers. When parents experience stress, anxiety, or isolation, it can affect their ability to support their child's emotional wellbeing, leading to difficulties in behaviour, relationships, and resilience. This service brief outlines a new programme designed for families of children in Primary 1-4, using outdoor environments to nurture emotional wellbeing through play, exploration, and family engagement. The programme will adopt a whole-family approach, recognising the importance of parental involvement in the development of their child's emotional wellbeing. Full details in the brief attached.. Please note this is not a procurement exercise and will not result in a tender opportunity being advertised, it is advertising the opportunity to apply to provide a grant funded service to Fife Council. All applications should be submitted through using this link: https://forms.office.com/e/jcYCKTTQq0 Please note the closing date for application is 6th March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823663
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549530
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tiana Diraham
Contact Email
tiana.diraham@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549530
    Nurture in Nature Programme - In recent years, increasing numbers of children and families have faced challenges related to emotional regulation, social isolation, and mental health. It is recognised that children's emotional wellbeing is influenced by the mental health of their parents and carers. When parents experience stress, anxiety, or isolation, it can affect their ability to support their child's emotional wellbeing, leading to difficulties in behaviour, relationships, and resilience. This service brief outlines a new programme designed for families of children in Primary 1-4, using outdoor environments to nurture emotional wellbeing through play, exploration, and family engagement. The programme will adopt a whole-family approach, recognising the importance of parental involvement in the development of their child's emotional wellbeing.

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