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title: "Support for the Vacant and Derelict Land Task Force"
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# Support for the Vacant and Derelict Land Task Force

Buyer: SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000560124

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## Summary

The Scottish Land Commission is seeking support for the "Support for the Vacant and Derelict Land Task Force" project, with a focus on addressing long-term land vacancy and dereliction in Scotland. This open tender, classified under the services category, is currently in the active procurement stage, having started on 5th October 2018, with submissions closing on 26th October 2018. The successful contractor will be expected to assist in developing strategic approaches while removing barriers for development. The contract is valued at £40,000 and will be carried out primarily in the Inverness region.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in property market consultancy and professional services aimed at land management and urban development. Companies with experience in engaging with public agencies and a track record of successful project execution in land utilisation will be well-positioned to submit competitive bids. The task force aims to foster collaboration across sectors, making this a particularly appealing engagement for firms experienced in stakeholder management and policy advocacy in the public sector.

## Notice

The aim of the Vacant and Derelict Task Force is to provide a catalyst for addressing long-term land vacancy and dereliction in Scotland. To do this we intend to: -build broad-based support for a concerted national effort to tackle the problem of by engaging proactively with local authorities, other public agencies and relevant organisations within the third and private sectors; -review current policies to identify and remove barriers for development on long-term vacant and derelict sites; -embed a more strategic approach toward tackling land dereliction at a national level and within key partner authorities; -support planning authorities to bring about a substantial reduction in the amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland. In order to deliver this ambition, there will be a requirement for high-quality professional support from experienced property market professionals. The SLC intends to commission a suitably experienced contractor to help provide this support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the Vacant and Derelict Task Force is to provide a catalyst for addressing long-term land vacancy and dereliction in Scotland. To do this we intend to: -build broad-based support for a concerted national effort to tackle the problem of by engaging proactively with local authorities, other public agencies and relevant organisations within the third and private sectors; -review current policies to identify and remove barriers for development on long-term vacant and derelict sites; -embed a more strategic approach toward tackling land dereliction at a national level and within key partner authorities; -support planning authorities to bring about a substantial reduction in the amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland. In order to deliver this ambition, there will be a requirement for high-quality professional support from experienced property market professionals. The SLC intends to commission a suitably experienced contractor to help provide this support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336041 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,425 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV1 1SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RYDEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336041
- 5 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333528

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333528&idx=1
  5th October 2018 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT333528&idx=2
  5th October 2018 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333528
  Support for the Vacant and Derelict Land Task Force - The aim of the Vacant and Derelict Task Force is to provide a catalyst for addressing long-term land vacancy and dereliction in Scotland. To do this we intend to: -build broad-based support for a concerted national effort to tackle the problem of by engaging proactively with local authorities, other public agencies and relevant organisations within the third and private sectors; -review current policies to identify and remove barriers for development on long-term vacant and derelict sites; -embed a more strategic approach toward tackling land dereliction at a national level and within key partner authorities; -support planning authorities to bring about a substantial reduction in the amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland. In order to deliver this ambition, there will be a requirement for high-quality professional support from experienced property market professionals. The SLC intends to commission a suitably experienced contractor to help provide this support.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV336041
  Support for the Vacant and Derelict Land Task Force - The aim of the Vacant and Derelict Task Force is to provide a catalyst for addressing long-term land vacancy and dereliction in Scotland. To do this we intend to: -build broad-based support for a concerted national effort to tackle the problem of by engaging proactively with local authorities, other public agencies and relevant organisations within the third and private sectors; -review current policies to identify and remove barriers for development on long-term vacant and derelict sites; -embed a more strategic approach toward tackling land dereliction at a national level and within key partner authorities; -support planning authorities to bring about a substantial reduction in the amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland. In order to deliver this ambition, there will be a requirement for high-quality professional support from experienced property market professionals. The SLC intends to commission a suitably experienced contractor to help provide this support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.landcommission.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000560124
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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