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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Provision of a Horticultural Training and Supported Employment Service" within the services industry category. This selective procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procurement is situated in Greenock, Scotland (region UKM83). The contract, signed on 16th February 2026, has been awarded to In-Work Enterprises Ltd and is valued at £423,840. The procurement process is categorised under CPV code 80400000, focusing on the provision of horticultural training services, and includes community benefits requirements, emphasising the significance of this initiative for the local community.

This tender creates opportunities for growth by focusing on community enhancement through skill development and employment support, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in training and service delivery, particularly in the horticultural sector. SMEs like In-Work Enterprises Ltd, which align with the area’s development goals and can deliver specialised training, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging the community benefits aspect to bolster local employment and skill acquisition. The contract’s focus on supported employment services also provides a platform for organisations prioritising social impact alongside commercial success.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a Horticultural Training and Supported Employment Service

Notice Description

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended)

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838589
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561053
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£423,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN-WORK ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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