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Regional Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)

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Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has initiated a tender for the "Regional Risk and Opportunity Assessment" aimed at addressing climate change concerns within the Argyll and Bute region. This tender seeks short-term consultancy support to conduct a high-level regional assessment, which will inform the regional priorities for climate readiness. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required by 12:00 PM on 13th August 2026. The contract is valued at £20,833 and will run from 24th August 2026 to 29th January 2027. It is an open procedure focused on services related to environmental protection, with submissions to be made electronically through the provided online submission platform. The project is in collaboration with the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network and the Community Planning Partnership, reflecting a strong community-led approach.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in climate consultancy, environmental risk management, and data analysis to engage in a project with significant regional impact. Ideal candidates would be consultancy firms with experience in climate adaptation strategies and a deep understanding of environmental protection. Participation in this contract not only offers a financial incentive but also positions firms as leaders in supporting climate resilience in the UK. By aligning with local government and regional networks, businesses can extend their influence, gain new footholds in the public sector, and bolster their credentials in environmentally focused projects, thus driving further business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regional Risk and Opportunity Assessment

Notice Description

Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT), on behalf of the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) and in partnership with the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP), invites quotations for the provision of short-term consultancy support to deliver a high-level regional climate change risk and opportunity assessment for the local authority area of Argyll and Bute.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT), on behalf of the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) and in partnership with the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP), invites quotations for the provision of short-term consultancy support to deliver a high-level regional climate change risk and opportunity assessment for the local authority area of Argyll and Bute. This commission will support the development of a Climate Ready Region for Argyll and Bute, building on existing partnership activity, including ABCAN's community-led work and the CPP Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. The assessment will provide a robust, evidence-based overview of climate risks and opportunities across Argyll and Bute from the present day to the 2080s. It will draw on climate projections, existing data, stakeholder insight, and lived experience to identify current and emerging impacts and inform regional priorities for action.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559899
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79314000 - Feasibility study

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8SH
Postcode Area
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

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