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Summary of the contracting process

RSPB Scotland has awarded a contract for the PEACEPLUS Nature programme, an initiative focused on delivering an accredited, youth-focused environmental leadership programme. This procurement, classified under environmental protection services, was conducted via an open procedure. The contract, aimed at empowering young people to lead impactful environmental projects, will be delivered by the Leadership Skills Foundation. The procurement process has progressed through the award stage as of 30th June 2026, with the contract having been signed on 29th May 2026. The programme's delivery is centred in Northern Ireland, underlining RSPB Scotland's commitment to fostering leadership skills in the environmental sector.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for service providers specialising in environmental education and leadership development. Businesses that can deliver experiential learning experiences and nurture leadership in young people are particularly well-suited to such projects. SMEs like the Leadership Skills Foundation, which has been successful in this tender, demonstrate how niche expertise in environmental leadership can open doors to collaborations facilitated by initiatives supported by cross-border and EU funding. This opportunity showcases how organisations with innovative approaches to learning and community engagement can thrive by contributing to meaningful environmental change.

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Notice Title

PEACEPLUS Nature: Delivering an accredited, youth-focused environmental leadership programme

Notice Description

We are seeking written quotes from providers to deliver an accredited, youth focused environmental leadership programme, centred on experiential learning, leadership development and environmental action. The programme should empower young people to design and lead environmental projects and inspire them to become confident changemakers within their communities. This includes supporting learners to research, plan, lead and evaluate an environmental project that delivers measurable positive impact for nature.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding Programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration. We are seeking written quotes from providers to deliver an accredited, youth focused environmental leadership programme, centred on experiential learning, leadership development and environmental action. The programme should empower young people to design and lead environmental projects and inspire them to become confident changemakers within their communities. This includes supporting learners to research, plan, lead and evaluate an environmental project that delivers measurable positive impact for nature.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825606
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559014
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RSPB SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

RSPB

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Belvoir
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551129
    PEACEPLUS Nature: Delivering an accredited, youth-focused environmental leadership programme - We are seeking written quotes from providers to deliver an accredited, youth focused environmental leadership programme, centred on experiential learning, leadership development and environmental action. The programme should empower young people to design and lead environmental projects and inspire them to become confident changemakers within their communities. This includes supporting learners to research, plan, lead and evaluate an environmental project that delivers measurable positive impact for nature.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN559014
    PEACEPLUS Nature: Delivering an accredited, youth-focused environmental leadership programme - We are seeking written quotes from providers to deliver an accredited, youth focused environmental leadership programme, centred on experiential learning, leadership development and environmental action. The programme should empower young people to design and lead environmental projects and inspire them to become confident changemakers within their communities. This includes supporting learners to research, plan, lead and evaluate an environmental project that delivers measurable positive impact for nature.

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