--- title: "Regional Risk and Opportunity Assessment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)" published: "2026-07-10" --- # Regional Risk and Opportunity Assessment Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123.json) ## Summary Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has initiated a tender for the "Regional Risk and Opportunity Assessment" aimed at addressing climate change concerns within the Argyll and Bute region. This tender seeks short-term consultancy support to conduct a high-level regional assessment, which will inform the regional priorities for climate readiness. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions required by 12:00 PM on 13th August 2026. The contract is valued at £20,833 and will run from 24th August 2026 to 29th January 2027. It is an open procedure focused on services related to environmental protection, with submissions to be made electronically through the provided online submission platform. The project is in collaboration with the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network and the Community Planning Partnership, reflecting a strong community-led approach. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in climate consultancy, environmental risk management, and data analysis to engage in a project with significant regional impact. Ideal candidates would be consultancy firms with experience in climate adaptation strategies and a deep understanding of environmental protection. Participation in this contract not only offers a financial incentive but also positions firms as leaders in supporting climate resilience in the UK. By aligning with local government and regional networks, businesses can extend their influence, gain new footholds in the public sector, and bolster their credentials in environmentally focused projects, thus driving further business growth. ## Notice Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT), on behalf of the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) and in partnership with the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP), invites quotations for the provision of short-term consultancy support to deliver a high-level regional climate change risk and opportunity assessment for the local authority area of Argyll and Bute. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT), on behalf of the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) and in partnership with the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP), invites quotations for the provision of short-term consultancy support to deliver a high-level regional climate change risk and opportunity assessment for the local authority area of Argyll and Bute. This commission will support the development of a Climate Ready Region for Argyll and Bute, building on existing partnership activity, including ABCAN's community-led work and the CPP Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan. The assessment will provide a robust, evidence-based overview of climate risks and opportunities across Argyll and Bute from the present day to the 2080s. It will draw on climate projections, existing data, stakeholder insight, and lived experience to identify current and emerging impacts and inform regional priorities for action. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559899 | | 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 | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,833 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) | | Locality | ARGYLL | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8SH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79314000 - Feasibility study - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559899 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559899 Regional Risk and Opportunity Assessment - Argyll Countryside Trust (ACT), on behalf of the Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) and in partnership with the Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership (CPP), invites quotations for the provision of short-term consultancy support to deliver a high-level regional climate change risk and opportunity assessment for the local authority area of Argyll and Bute. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.act-now.org.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837123 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837123 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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