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title: "Lochmaddy Strategic Vision"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000742554"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UIST COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS (UCVO)"
published: "2023-10-09"
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# Lochmaddy Strategic Vision

Buyer: UIST COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS (UCVO)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000742554

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## Summary

The Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations (UCVO) has recently awarded a contract for the "Lochmaddy Strategic Vision" project to CROW [Colin Ross Workshop]. The project, located in Lochmaddy, North Uist, was aimed at creating a Strategic Vision through desktop research and community engagement. The UCVO, acting as the buyer, initiated this open procurement process through a tender, with a contract value of £28,000. The contract was signed on 9th October 2023 by UCVO. The project falls under the services category and was completed.

The procurement stage for this project was "award." The key dates include the contract signing date of 9th October 2023. The location of the project is in Lochmaddy, North Uist. The industry category is services. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

The "Lochmaddy Strategic Vision" project, undertaken by the Uist Council of Voluntary Organisations (UCVO), presents business growth opportunities for organisations with expertise in community engagement, strategic planning, and research. The project requires businesses able to propose projects addressing strategic challenges and opportunities facing Lochmaddy. Companies with experience in developing achievable visions supported by stakeholders are well-suited to compete. The contract value of £28,000 reflects the potential for profit in providing services for strategic planning and vision development in community-focused projects like the Lochmaddy initiative.

Businesses interested in bidding for similar tenders should focus on demonstrating skills in master planning, community engagement, financial management, and the ability to analyse scenarios effectively, along with a clear understanding of environmental and demographic challenges. Additionally, businesses are advised to adhere to the specific submission requirements detailed for this tender opportunity.

## Notice

UCVO is commissioning a contractor to create a Strategic Vision for Lochmaddy by carrying out desktop research and community engagement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Similar to vision work undertaken in Balivanich in 2018 and recently in Lochboisdale, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has agreed to fund a strategic vision for Lochmaddy. Specifically, the Strategy will: Set out a clear,achievable vision for the development of Lochmaddy, which has the support of the community and key stakeholders and has the potential to impact positively on the whole area; Set out proposals for projects which will address the key strategic challenges and opportunities facing Lochmaddy; Outline a realistic plan for phasing and delivery of the proposals contained within the Strategy

Renewal: There is possibility of an extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490013 |
| 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 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UIST COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS (UCVO) |
| Additional buyers | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | BALIVANICH, BENBECULA |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS7 5LA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Uibhist a Deas, Èirisgeigh agus Beinn na Faoghla |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROW [COLIN ROSS WORKSHOP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490013
- 24 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486667

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486667&idx=2
  24th August 2023 - Lochmaddy Active Travel Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG486667&idx=1
  24th August 2023 - Lochmaddy Strategic Vision Tender document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486667
  Lochmaddy Strategic Vision - UCVO is commissioning a contractor to create a Strategic Vision for Lochmaddy by carrying out desktop research and community engagement.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490013
  Lochmaddy Strategic Vision - UCVO is commissioning a contractor to create a Strategic Vision for Lochmaddy by carrying out desktop research and community engagement.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.ucvo.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000742554

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