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26 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Evaluating the Value of Farming and Land Use in LLTNP" has been initiated by the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, located in Alexandria, UKM81. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focused on evaluating the economic, environmental, and social value of farming and land use within the National Park. The process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions required by 3rd August 2026. The open procedure will allow interested parties to submit bids online, adhering to a budget of £20,000. The tender will conclude with the award process beginning on the same date, 3rd August 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancies and firms specialising in environmental and agricultural evaluation to engage with a public entity that influences regional policy development. Companies experienced in producing evidence-based assessments and spatial analysis will be well-suited for this project, which aims to inform future policy and land development strategies. The successful bidder will have the chance to influence regional decision-making and establish a foothold in public sector consultancy, potentially opening doors to further related opportunities within the realm of public environmental policy and planning.

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Notice Title

Evaluating the Value of Farming and Land Use in LLTNP

Notice Description

To prepare a report to evaluate the economic, environmental and social value of farming and other land uses in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this report is to provide an evidence-based assessment supported with clear spatial place-based information to inform future policy development and strategies within the preparation of the next Local Development and Land Use Plan and integrated Regional Land Use Framework. Once finalised, the report will be disseminated and discussed with stakeholders through a programme of engagement.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835780
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558852
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

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20262 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALEXANDRIA
Postcode
G83 8EG
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Lomond
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

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