---
title: "Award of 647 - Visitor Sites Project Engagement Plan and Initial Outputs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826286"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Award of 647 - Visitor Sites Project Engagement Plan and Initial Outputs

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826286

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## Summary

Forestry and Land Scotland, located in Inverness, has awarded a contract titled "Visitor Sites Project Engagement Plan and Initial Outputs" under the services category to Joanne Ford Communications from Helensburgh. The procurement process falls within the industry categories of horticultural services and business management consultancy. This contract has proceeded to the award stage, with a completion date of 30th March 2026, and carries a value of £33,000. The procurement was initiated as a tender, facilitating quotes for this engagement plan, with the tender period starting on 4th February 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy within the horticultural and visitor engagement sectors. Firms experienced in developing strategic engagement plans and delivering outputs that enhance visitor experiences would find this contract particularly suitable. Such collaborations with Forestry and Land Scotland could not only enhance operational capability but also expand business portfolios in public sector engagements. The contract, awarded to Joanne Ford Communications, demonstrates the competitive advantage for businesses adept in collaborative project executions and strategy development.

## Notice

Dear supplier,We are inviting quotes for 647 - Visitor Sites Project Engagement Plan and Initial Outputs.Please read through the brief attached for full details of the requirement.Yours sincerely,Justyna Grabowska

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552819 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Additional buyers | NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HARPER MACLEOD; JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 77300000 - Horticultural services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 16:10 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552819

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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