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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council, located in Greenock, Scotland, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of a Therapeutic Horticulture and Employability Service" in the services industry category. The procurement process utilised a selective method under a restricted procedure, in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The contract, valued at £533,600, was awarded to Parklea Branching Out, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Port Glasgow. The contract was signed on 14 April 2026, and community benefits form part of the requirements, aligning with the Scottish Government's procurement policies.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic and horticultural services, particularly those with a focus on employability and community involvement. SMEs like Parklea Branching Out, which can offer innovative service solutions and have a commitment to community benefits, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The regional focus provides additional prospects for local businesses to engage directly with public sector procurement in the UK, especially within the Greenock and broader Inverclyde areas.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a Therapeutic Horticulture and Employability 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-r6ebe6-0000838592
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561054
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
£533,600 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20263 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

PARKLEA BRANCHING OUT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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