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title: "Piloting an outcomes-based approach in Scotland - Phase 2 (Dairy Pilot)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000625098"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2021-04-09"
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# Piloting an outcomes-based approach in Scotland - Phase 2 (Dairy Pilot)

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000625098

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scottish Natural Heritage as the buyer, seeking bids for the project titled "Piloting an outcomes-based approach in Scotland - Phase 2 (Dairy Pilot)." This initiative focuses on the environmental protection industry and is located in various regions across Scotland, including Skye, Argyll, Strathspey, and East Lothian. The tender period commenced on July 9, 2020, and concluded on July 31, 2020. This open procurement method aims to engage a broader range of suppliers, with a contract value of £25,268 signed on August 5, 2020.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in environmental services and agricultural practices. Companies that specialise in innovative farming solutions, sustainable practices, and environmental consultancy would be well-suited to participate. As this project seeks to implement payment by results-based approaches, it also invites suppliers who can demonstrate effective methods for achieving measurable environmental outcomes, thus supporting the strategic objectives of Scottish Natural Heritage.

## Notice

Piloting an Outcomes-Based Approach in Scotland (POBAS) is an SNH-led project working with 40 farmers and crofters in four clusters across Scotland (Skye, Argyll, Strathspey and East Lothian) to test a payment by results-based approach to delivering environmental outcomes on farms and crofts in Scotland. The project also worked closely with two partner projects in Shetland and in the Outer Hebrides. This project is part of SNH's Natural Capital Pilot Programme, testing natural capital and outcomes-based approaches to inform future rural policy. Please refer to the attached Statement of Requirements for full details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Piloting an Outcomes-Based Approach in Scotland (POBAS) is an SNH-led project working with 40 farmers and crofters in four clusters across Scotland (Skye, Argyll, Strathspey and East Lothian) to test a payment by results based approach to delivering environmental outcomes on farms and crofts in Scotland. The project also worked closely with two partner projects in Shetland and in the Outer Hebrides. This project is part of SNH's Natural Capital Pilot Programme, testing natural capital and outcomes-based approaches to inform future rural policy. Please refer to the attached Statement of Requirements for full details.. Please note that due to the estimated value of this contract being under GBP50,000 it is not a 'regulated procurement' and there is no ESPD involved. It is being advertised only as a means of reaching a potentially wider field of bidders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411693 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,268 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAC COMMERCIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411693
- 9 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389991

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL389991&idx=1
  9th July 2020 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389991
  Piloting an outcomes-based approach in Scotland - Phase 2 (Dairy Pilot) - Piloting an Outcomes-Based Approach in Scotland (POBAS) is an SNH-led project working with 40 farmers and crofters in four clusters across Scotland (Skye, Argyll, Strathspey and East Lothian) to test a payment by results-based approach to delivering environmental outcomes on farms and crofts in Scotland. The project also worked closely with two partner projects in Shetland and in the Outer Hebrides. This project is part of SNH's Natural Capital Pilot Programme, testing natural capital and outcomes-based approaches to inform future rural policy. Please refer to the attached Statement of Requirements for full details.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411693
  Piloting an outcomes-based approach in Scotland - Phase 2 (Dairy Pilot) - Piloting an Outcomes-Based Approach in Scotland (POBAS) is an SNH-led project working with 40 farmers and crofters in four clusters across Scotland (Skye, Argyll, Strathspey and East Lothian) to test a payment by results-based approach to delivering environmental outcomes on farms and crofts in Scotland. The project also worked closely with two partner projects in Shetland and in the Outer Hebrides. This project is part of SNH's Natural Capital Pilot Programme, testing natural capital and outcomes-based approaches to inform future rural policy. Please refer to the attached Statement of Requirements for full details.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000625098

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