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title: "Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) Interim Review"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803179"
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# Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) Interim Review

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803179

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage is overseeing a procurement process titled "Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) Interim Review," aimed at assessing the outcomes and improving future delivery of the FIRNS programme. This tender falls under the "Environmental protection" category and covers the region of Scotland (UKM62), with the central procurement activity located in Inverness. The process is in the "Tender" stage, with documents to be submitted electronically by 17:00 BST on 25 July 2025. The method of procurement is an open procedure, and it involves a contract valued at approximately GBP 40,000. Interested bidders can obtain detailed requirements and criteria for responding to this tender by accessing the notice via the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in data analysis and project evaluation, particularly within the environmental sector, to contribute to an impactful Scottish Government initiative. Companies with expertise in producing comprehensive interim reviews and readiness to address programme challenges will find this project aligns with their skills. As the procurement is advertised to attract a diverse pool of candidates, firms seeking to expand their public sector portfolio and leverage their expertise in environmental management and reporting will find this opportunity compelling for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

NatureScot along with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and on behalf of Scottish Government, is running the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) (https://www.nature.scot/funding-and-projects/firns-facility-investment-ready-nature-scotland). NatureScot is looking for a supplier to analyse data and reporting already collected from projects during the first two rounds of FIRNS to produce an interim review and lesson learned report. This report should summarise the programme's achievements and provide recommendations to address delivery challenges and enhance future delivery. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates.Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice. Bidders are asked to ensure they allow sufficient time to upload their tender documents by the stated deadline of 17:00 hours on 25 July 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot along with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and on behalf of Scottish Government, is running the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS). NatureScot is looking for a supplier to analyse data and reporting already collected from projects during the first two rounds of FIRNS to produce an interim review and lesson learned report. This report should summarise the programme's achievements and provide recommendations to address challenges and enhance future delivery.. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates. Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533722 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 |

## 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
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533722

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533722&idx=1
  2nd July 2025 - Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland Interim Review - please return via PCS postbox
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL533722&idx=2
  2nd July 2025 - SNH Conditions of Contract - Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533722
  Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) Interim Review - NatureScot along with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and on behalf of Scottish Government, is running the Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS) (https://www.nature.scot/funding-and-projects/firns-facility-investment-ready-nature-scotland). NatureScot is looking for a supplier to analyse data and reporting already collected from projects during the first two rounds of FIRNS to produce an interim review and lesson learned report. This report should summarise the programme's achievements and provide recommendations to address delivery challenges and enhance future delivery. The contract value is less than GBP50,000 so this is not considered a 'regulated procurement' as set out in the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. It is being advertised to reach a wider potential field of candidates.Full details are set out in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this notice. Bidders are asked to ensure they allow sufficient time to upload their tender documents by the stated deadline of 17:00 hours on 25 July 2025.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.nature.scot/funding-and-projects/firns-facility-investment-ready-nature-scotland
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