---
title: "Invitation to Tender: West Lothian Gardening Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581807"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COMMUNITY ACTION BLACKBURN"
published: "2019-04-24"
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# Invitation to Tender: West Lothian Gardening Initiative

Buyer: COMMUNITY ACTION BLACKBURN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581807

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## Summary

Community Action Blackburn is seeking tenders for the "West Lothian Gardening Initiative," aimed at enhancing community greenspaces and employability through collaboration with local groups. This procurement falls within the services sector and has an estimated value of £130,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th May 2019 at 12:00 PM. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically, and all submissions must be made through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This procurement opportunity is well-suited for businesses in landscaping, community development, and social enterprise sectors, particularly those that have experience in delivering community-focused projects. By participating in this initiative, firms have the chance to contribute to significant local development while enhancing their reputations and client portfolios. The collaborative nature of the project presents unique opportunities for businesses to partner with other organisations, maximising resource utilisation and minimising competition for funding.

## Notice

Community Gardening and Employability Initiative

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The project brings together 3 local community groups to work on this project. By working together on these aims the groups also hope that: - Individual groups resources are maximized - Risk of competing for funding through duplication of applications and also 'poaching of participants' is negated - Existing partnership working across the community groups is increased - Relations between local residents creates more integration and inclusion The project has 3 aims: A. To improve community greenspaces B. To develop social enterprises C. To improve skills and employability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352341 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMMUNITY ACTION BLACKBURN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH47 7JW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Whitburn and Blackburn |
| Westminster constituency | Bathgate and Linlithgow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352341

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR352341&idx=1
  24th April 2019 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352341
  Invitation to Tender: West Lothian Gardening Initiative - Community Gardening and Employability Initiative

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburnwestlothian.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581807
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=581807
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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