---
title: "Forestry Skills Training Programme & Rural Skills Academy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000531049"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-02-16"
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# Forestry Skills Training Programme & Rural Skills Academy

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000531049

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, located in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Forestry Skills Training Programme & Rural Skills Academy", which is classified under environmental protection services. The award of this contract, identified as FW_704_0215, signifies the conclusion of a competitive open procedure tendering process. The framework contract is associated with broader employment skills initiatives for young people and was signed on 20th April 2017, with a total contract value of £87,150.05.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training and skill development, particularly those focusing on environmental and rural skills. Companies with expertise in educational services, especially in the context of forestry and sustainable practices, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The involvement of Living Solutions as the awarded supplier indicates a market demand for robust and effective training programmes that can enhance skills within the forestry sector.

## Notice

This is an Award Notice for Framework Call off Contract FW_704_0215 - Forestry Skills Training Programme & Rural Skills Academy. This is a Call Off from Overarching Framework Number AR02/01/1516, Employment Skills for Young People.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Award Notice for Framework Call off Contract FW_704_0215 - Forestry Skills Training Programme & Rural Skills Academy. This is a Call Off from Overarching Framework Number AR02/01/1516, Employment Skills for Young People.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310453 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,150 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310453

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310453
  Forestry Skills Training Programme & Rural Skills Academy - This is an Award Notice for Framework Call off Contract FW_704_0215 - Forestry Skills Training Programme & Rural Skills Academy. This is a Call Off from Overarching Framework Number AR02/01/1516, Employment Skills for Young People.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531049

## Provenance

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