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title: "Provision of a Horticultural Training and Supported Employment Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838589"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "INVERCLYDE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# Provision of a Horticultural Training and Supported Employment Service

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838589

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council has completed a procurement process under the title "Provision of a Horticultural Training and Supported Employment Service" within the services industry category. This selective procurement was carried out using a restricted procedure, in line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The procurement is situated in Greenock, Scotland (region UKM83). The contract, signed on 16th February 2026, has been awarded to In-Work Enterprises Ltd and is valued at £423,840. The procurement process is categorised under CPV code 80400000, focusing on the provision of horticultural training services, and includes community benefits requirements, emphasising the significance of this initiative for the local community.

This tender creates opportunities for growth by focusing on community enhancement through skill development and employment support, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in training and service delivery, particularly in the horticultural sector. SMEs like In-Work Enterprises Ltd, which align with the area’s development goals and can deliver specialised training, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging the community benefits aspect to bolster local employment and skill acquisition. The contract’s focus on supported employment services also provides a platform for organisations prioritising social impact alongside commercial success.

## Notice

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561053 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £423,840 |

## 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 | IN-WORK ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561053

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561053
  Provision of a Horticultural Training and Supported Employment Service - This procurement exercise has been conducted in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (as amended)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838589
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

## Provenance

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