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title: "Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672573"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-21"
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# Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run)

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672573

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking an experienced consultant for the "Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run)" as part of an open procurement process in the services category. This tender is located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, with key dates including the tender end date on 12 November 2021 and award period commencing shortly thereafter. The total budget for this project is £20,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and encourages electronic submissions.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in environmental studies, agricultural development, or rural diversification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in biodiversity and agricultural consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth by establishing a foothold in public sector projects within the Orkney region, potentially leading to further regional collaborations.

## Notice

An experience consultant is sought to undertake the opportunity for a croft / farm diversification and biodiversity officer study within the Orkney LEADER region.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An experienced consultant is sought to explore the innovative opportunity to identify an appropriate remit for a croft / farm diversification and biodiversity officer with the Orkney LEADER region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438386 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | £20,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £186,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438386
- 3 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432034

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV432034&idx=1
  3rd November 2021 - ITQ - Exploring a Croft/Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432034
  Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run) - An experience consultant is sought to undertake the opportunity for a croft / farm diversification and biodiversity officer study within the Orkney LEADER region.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438386
  Provision of Consultancy Services for Exploring a Croft / Farm Diversification and Biodiversity Officer Study (Re-run) - An experience consultant is sought to undertake the opportunity for a croft / farm diversification and biodiversity officer study within the Orkney LEADER region.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672573
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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