--- title: "Award of Branching Out Co-Leader" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000491409" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000491409" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000491409.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000491409.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2018-02-19" --- # Award of Branching Out Co-Leader Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000491409 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000491409) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000491409.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission, located in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract titled "Award of Branching Out Co-Leader" aimed at providing leadership for three community groups. The primary industry category for this procurement is services, specifically in horticultural activities. The contracted work is scheduled to commence on the 25th of April and conclude by the 29th of November, with deadlines for award decisions set throughout July and December 2017. The procurement process utilized was a tender, demonstrating a structured approach to selecting suppliers based on outlined criteria. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, community engagement, and horticultural management. Firms with experience in managing community projects, particularly those familiar with working alongside government entities or NHS services, would be well-advised to explore this tender. The successful execution of these engagements could lead to further collaborations with both the Forestry Commission and other public organisations in similar sectors, thereby fostering business growth and expansion in public service engagements. ## Notice Co-Leader for three Branching Out groups as follows:Group 1:Castlemilk Woodlands co-leading with Richard Bolton, Community Woodland Officer at Cassiltoun Housing Association, clients from Glasgow City Mission.Start date: 25th AprilEnd Date: 11th July (12 weeks)Awards either 18th or 25th JulyGroup 2:Rouken Glen Park co-leading with Nathalie Moriarty, Branching Out Programme Manager at Forestry Commission Scotland, clients from NHS Psychological Trauma Service.Meet & Greet: 10th MayStart date: 17th MayEnd date 19th July (10 weeks)Awards: 2nd AugustGroup 3:Rouken Glen Park co-leading with Nathalie Moriarty, Branching Out Programme Manager at Forestry Commission Scotland, clients from NHS Psychological Trauma Service.Meet & Greet: 20th SepStart date: 27th SepEnd Date: 29th Nov (10 weeks)Awards: 13th Decc. Fees and CostsRates and prices shall be deemed inclusive of all additional expenses howsoever incurred. If successful, the Commission reserves the right to withhold payment in respect of work which does not meet the required standards set out herein. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310673 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,920 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Additional buyers | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART; LINSTONE HOUSING; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; NHS HIGHLAND C/O NSS HEALTH FACILITIES SCOTLAND; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PAISLEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 7AT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Perth and Kinross | | Electoral ward | Perth City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 21 | | Supplier names | A.C. WHYTE; ANDERSON ANDERSON AND BROWN; ANDREW MACDONALD; DEVELOP UK PARTNERS LTD T/A DEVELOP GLOBAL; GALLOWAY DRAINAGE SUPPLIES; GRAHAM IRVINE & PARTNERS; HAWTHORN HEIGHTS; HIGHLAND CONSERVATION; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; JAMES SMITH FENCING; JOHN THOMSON CONSTRUCTION; LAKEHOUSE; NIXON HIRE; PERTEMPS; RESEARCH RESOURCE; SCOTWEIGH; SOFTWARE BOX; SPECTRUM HERITAGE; THE AIRBORNE LENS; THE DENTAL DIRECTORY; XMA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ## Release History - 19 Feb 2018 at 09:20 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310673 ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/ - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.gsa.ac.uk/ - http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.nls.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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