---
title: "Provision of a Therapeutic Horticulture and Employability Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838592"
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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 Therapeutic Horticulture and Employability Service

Buyer: INVERCLYDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838592

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## Summary

Inverclyde Council, located in Greenock, Scotland, has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of a Therapeutic Horticulture and Employability Service" in the services industry category. The procurement process utilised a selective method under a restricted procedure, in accordance with Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. The contract, valued at £533,600, was awarded to Parklea Branching Out, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Port Glasgow. The contract was signed on 14 April 2026, and community benefits form part of the requirements, aligning with the Scottish Government's procurement policies.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic and horticultural services, particularly those with a focus on employability and community involvement. SMEs like Parklea Branching Out, which can offer innovative service solutions and have a commitment to community benefits, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The regional focus provides additional prospects for local businesses to engage directly with public sector procurement in the UK, especially within the Greenock and broader Inverclyde areas.

## 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=JUL561054 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 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 | £533,600 |

## 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 | PARKLEA BRANCHING OUT |

## 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=JUL561054

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561054
  Provision of a Therapeutic Horticulture and Employability 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-r6ebe6-0000838592
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

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