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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Forestry and Land Scotland has awarded a contract titled "780 - One FLS, Fit for the Future Change Portfolio" in the services industry category, primarily focusing on horticultural services. This procurement, valued at GBP 8,910, follows a direct procurement method whereby it was awarded to a single supplier without competition, specifically Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting). Located in Inverness, the buying organisation initiated this procurement to enhance their change portfolio under framework C132-2022-2023. This award falls under the award stage of the procurement process, with the tender period spanning from 6 November 2026 to 7 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for service providers specialising in horticultural services and change management consultancy. With a focus on organisational transformation within the public sector, businesses experienced in such services could find similar contracts beneficial for sustained growth and collaboration with government bodies. Companies capable of delivering high-quality strategic change initiatives are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio and expertise in government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of 780 - One FLS, Fit for the Future Change Portfolio

Notice Description

Dear supplier,We are inviting quotes for 780 One FLS, Fit for the Future Change Portfolio under framework C132-2022-2023.Please read through the attached order form for full details of the requirement.Yours sincerelyJustyna Grabowska

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833996
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558944
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,910 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Additional Buyers

ARGYLL AND BUTE 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
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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