--- title: "Woodland Strategy Refresh" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-09" --- # Woodland Strategy Refresh Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565.json) ## Summary Scottish Borders Council is in the planning stage of a tender titled "Woodland Strategy Refresh," categorised under services within the General Public Services sector. This procurement process, set in the UK region of Newtown St Boswells, aims to engage a consultant to refresh the current Woodland Strategy. Key dates include a planned future notice date on 27th October 2025, with the procurement expected to start on 24th November 2025. The procurement procedure will be conducted via Quick Quote, which necessitates interested parties to register by close of business on 27th October 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services related to environmental strategy development and forestry management. Businesses with expertise in evaluating, reviewing policies, and community engagement will find this project conducive to growth by contributing to local and national strategic goals. It is particularly suited for firms experienced in collaborating with government bodies and understanding the underlying legislative impacts on regional development plans. This strategic refresh aligns with broader policy frameworks, allowing businesses to influence positive economic, social, and environmental outcomes in the Scottish Borders. ## Notice The Council is seeking to engage the services of a consultant to conduct a Woodland Strategy Refresh. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council wishes to engage the services of a Consultant to: -Evaluate the impact and efficacy of the Scottish Borders Council's current adopted Woodland Strategy (2005) including an evaluation/measure of how well the aims and objectives of guiding forestry and woodland creation to ensure maximum social, economic and environmental benefits within this Strategy have been achieved. -Review and offer a revised framework document, (which will also form the Evidence base of the next SBC Local Development Plan (LDP3), updating the local and national policy context including the Scottish Forestry Strategy, relevant environmental protection legislation and any other pertinent implications for the Borders and nationally within the wider policy landscape. -Carry out a transport assessment for timber extraction (acknowledging the lack of any major timber processing mills in the Borders) -Consult with agreed list of Consultees on refreshed strategy -Carry out community engagement -Analyse consultation feedback -Amend and alter framework document as necessary and in collaboration with the Steering Group. Procurement procedure: Quick Quote Timescale: Once Consultants have been appointed, a programme plan will be agreed with the Steering Group, which it is anticipated that it will be adhered to. Any proposed amendments to be approved and agreed with the Steering Group, in liaison with the appointed consultant. Estimated Procurement Start: 24th November 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541044 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS | | Post town | Galashiels | | Postcode | TD6 0SA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders | | Local authority | Scottish Borders | | Electoral ward | Selkirkshire | | Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk | | Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541044 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541044 Woodland Strategy Refresh - The Council is seeking to engage the services of a consultant to conduct a Woodland Strategy Refresh. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812565 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812565 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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