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title: "Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825228"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
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# Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825228

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council has awarded a contract for the "Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects" under an open procedure, seeking to address climate change and biodiversity loss through various environmental initiatives. The procurement process was handled by Inverclyde Council, which operates within the General public services sector. The geographical focus lies in Inverclyde (UKM83), and the procurement covered services such as habitat restoration and coastal protection. The process concluded with an award on 29 May 2026, following an active tender stage that ended with electronic submissions on 6 March 2026, and a contract value set at £186,000. The key players include the buyer, Inverclyde Council, and the supplier, Land Use Consultants.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental and ecological services, particularly firms experienced in managing sustainable projects that align with climate change mitigation and biodiversity restoration. The open procedure highlighted a preference for quality and price balance, with an emphasis on funding expertise, suggesting that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions and comprehensive project management capabilities could benefit from participating in such opportunities. Businesses capable of identifying suitable projects, securing relevant funding, and supporting safety compliance in environmental projects would have been well-poised to competitively engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Notice of Award The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For the purposes of this contract the Delivery Partner will be responsible for. - Reviewing Inverclyde's geographical area and identifying suitable projects that will restore the local natural environment - Assisting with bids for future Nature Restoration Funding - Identifying additional relevant funding streams which meet the aims of the overall brief. - Assisting in developing the specifications for procurement exercises that are identified in relation to agreed projects and selection of suitably qualified and competent contractors. - Fully managing the identified projects which should include but is not limited to: - - the works undertaken by all contractors involved in the delivery of the projects ensuring that all works are completed on time, within budget and to the appropriate standard. - Ensuring that there are adequate management arrangements in place throughout the term of the project so that the works can be carried out as safely as possible. - The above will include but not be restricted to, all relevant Health & Safety compliance such as Work at Height, CDM co-ordination, and arrangements for suitable welfare facilities. - Identifying on behalf of the Council any potential partnership organisations that can assist and provide further additional benefits in this relation to this project at no additional cost.

Renewal: The Contract period will be 36 months with an optional 2 x 12 month extension period. The extension period will be at the sole discretion of Inverclyde Council and subject to available budget.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556886 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If the services are still required and budget is confirmed then a retender may be undertaken. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £186,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INVERCLYDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GREENOCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA15 1LX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde North |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAND USE CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92533000 - Nature reserve services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556886
- 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551113

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551113
  Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects - The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556886
  Delivery Partner for Nature Restoration Fund & Related Grounds Projects - Notice of Award The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825228
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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