--- title: "Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-27" --- # Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting an open procurement process for the "Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement," aimed at implementing a Community Wealth Building model. This initiative seeks to deliver services related to greenspace and community development on Council-owned land. The Council, as the buyer, located in Edinburgh, UKM75, is specifically engaging service providers who support volunteer networks, primarily targeting third sector organisations. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions open until 27 May 2026. The award period commences on the same date, and the overall agreement value is £1,240,000. Businesses have until 12:00 PM on 27 May 2026 to submit their bids. This tender represents a significant opportunity for local and third sector organisations to participate in community development projects that can keep wealth within the local economy and empower communities. Businesses especially suited to compete include those within the third sector that engage with volunteer participation, community mapping, and project delivery. The tender process follows an open procedure, with service quality holding a 70% weight in the evaluation criteria, making it crucial for organisations that deliver high-quality services and possess strong financial and economic standing. Given the aim to transform local economic systems, businesses supportive of these community-driven initiatives will greatly benefit from taking part in this framework agreement. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates. The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector. Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas. ### Lot Information Community Mapping and Engagement The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates. The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector. Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas. Lot 1 - Community Mapping and Engagement This Lot seeks Service Providers to develop, manage and deliver CLIP projects across the city. Renewal: The Council holds the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the Framework Agreement for an additional 12 months Delivery of Improvement Projects The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates. The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector. Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas. Lot 2 - Delivery of Improvement Projects Building on the work performed in Lot 1, this Lot requires Service Providers to deliver the approved projects working alongside the Lot 1 Service Provider and the Council. Renewal: The Council holds the option, at its sole discretion, to extend the Framework Agreement for an additional 12 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554632 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Subject to the success of the pilot Framework Agreement, it is estimated the requirement would be retendered around early to mid 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,240,000 | | Lots value | £1,240,000 | | 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas - 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens - 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds - 45233161 - Footpath construction work - 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths - 45453100 - Refurbishment work - 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas - 77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 77312100 - Weed-killing services - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services - 77314100 - Grassing services - 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming - 77341000 - Tree pruning - 77342000 - Hedge trimming - 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services - 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services ## Release History - 27 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554632 - 1 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533670 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533670&idx=1 1st July 2025 - PIN Background & Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533670 Community Led Improvement Programme - The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint suitable service providers to a Framework Agreement in relation to the utilisation and transformation of communal green spaces. The Agreement design is intended to support the aspirations of Community Wealth Building (CWB). CWB seeks to transform our local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates. The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector. Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554632 Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement - The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates. The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector. Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.mygov.scot/disclosure-types/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000802955.json.