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Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater

Description: The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater.

Summary: The Cairngorms National Park Authority has announced an active procurement process under the open procedure for the provision of cleaning services at their offices in Grantown-on-Spey and Ballater, Scotland. This service falls under the category of office cleaning services, detailed under CPV code 90919200 and involves maintaining cleanliness standards at the National Park's two office locations. The process is currently at the tender stage, with a budget set at GBP 243,333 for the entire contract term exclusive of VAT. The tender period is open, with submissions accepted electronically until 10:00 BST on 8th May 2026. The procurement is governed by the EU Directive 2014/24/EU and is accessible through Public Contracts Scotland.

Provision of cleaning services for Cairngorms National Park offices in Grantown on Spey and Ballater

Description: The Park Authority requires cleaning service at its main HQ building in Grantown on Spey and a small office space at Ballater.

Summary: The Cairngorms National Park Authority has initiated an open procurement process to contract the provision of cleaning services at their main offices located in Grantown on Spey and a smaller site in Ballater. This tender, tagged under the "General public services" industry category, seeks suppliers capable of meeting the Park Authority's cleaning requirements over an initial two-year period, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, will close on 8 May 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the awarding period kicking off immediately after at the same time. The total contract value is set at £243,333, excluding VAT, with adjustments aligning to UK inflation or Scottish Living Wage increments. The tender submissions are made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

West Highland HA - Ground Maintenance Contract 2026-2031

Description: West Highland Housing Association is seeking to award a contract for the provision of ground maintenance services to housing association stock in the Oban, Lorn and Dunbeg areas of Argyll and Bute

Summary: West Highland Housing Association Ltd is currently at the tender stage for its Ground Maintenance Contract 2026-2031, aimed at providing ground maintenance services to its housing stock in the Oban, Lorn, and Dunbeg areas of Argyll and Bute. This contract falls under the services category with an estimated total value of £1,250,000. The tender process is open, and submissions are due by 30th April 2026, with contract awards commencing the same day. The association plans to commence the services from 1st June 2026, running until 2031, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure with electronic submissions required via the designated online portal.

New Model Lease for Environmental Purposes - Main Contractor

Description: The overarching objective of this work is to advise government on the design of a model lease designed for letting land so that it can be used (wholly or partly) for an environmental purpose. It is likely the drafting of a model lease would be a fairly straightforward technical legal exercise, and while the outputs of this work (see below) will include a model Heads of Terms and model clauses, this is only part of the focus. Of equal importance is to ensure that the lease: - is relevant to the needs and ambitions of potential users - provides a practical tool to facilitate taking control of land for environmental purposes - provides a flexible and robust option that has the confidence of landlords and tenants - will (read more...)

Summary: The Scottish Land Commission is currently inviting tenders for the "New Model Lease for Environmental Purposes – Main Contractor". This procurement process is in the tender stage, seeking services to advise the government on creating a model lease for environmental purposes. The commission is based in Inverness, Scotland, within the UKM region. Interested parties must submit their electronic responses via the Public Contracts Scotland website by 18 May 2026, at 12:00 pm. The contract period is set to begin on 1 June 2026 and will run until 31 March 2027 under an open procurement method. This involves the development of a flexible lease that will accommodate a wide range of stakeholders, aiding in environmental land control and usage.

Provision of Off-Site Storage for NatureScot Records

Description: NatureScot is preparing to undertake a procurement exercise for the Provision of Off-Site Storage. As part of the development process for the procurement approach, NatureScot is seeking views and information from the marketplace in connection with the areas set out in this Prior Information Notice (PIN). NatureScot have included a questionnaire (which can be found here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/OnBehalfOfNatureScotScottishNaturalHeritageOffsiteStorageForNatureScotRecords)

Summary: Scottish Natural Heritage, also known as NatureScot, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of off-site storage services for its records. The procurement is categorised under 'services' and primarily concerns environmental protection. This initiative requires services in Inverness, UK, under the title "Provision of Off-Site Storage for NatureScot Records" and involves a broad range of record types needing secure, controlled storage. The timeline highlights a market consultation phase, concluding on 21 April at noon, with a future official notice anticipated on 7 May 2026. The buyer seeks input from the marketplace to shape the tender, underlying the importance of industry feedback at this planning stage.

Building Services Contractors Framework

Description: Moray Council Building Services wishes to put in place a Framework for a period of three years with a possible extension of 12 months, with suitably qualified and experienced Contractors. The Framework will provide professional trade services to assist with Reactive Repairs, Planned Maintenance and Labour Only and will be used to cover the entire Moray region to support the Authority's owned housing stock of 6,492 properties. A limit of 20 contractors per lot will apply.

Summary: The Moray Council is seeking to establish a Building Services Contractors Framework to support its housing stock in Moray with repair and maintenance services, valued at £15,000,000. This tender, initiated on 1 April 2026, under an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, requires qualified bidders for various lots. The procurement process involves community benefits and allows electronic submissions via PCS Tender, concluding on 8 May 2026, when tenders will be opened. This framework lasts for three years, with a potential 12-month extension, covering services such as asbestos removal, blacksmith work, cleaning, drainage, electrical, and renewable energy systems, ensuring comprehensive upkeep and support for Moray's housing infrastructure.

Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South

Description: The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS).

Summary: The Highland Council is actively seeking bidders for its latest tender, titled "Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South", under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The services required cover the Inverness and South area, which includes Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey. The procurement process is at the 'Tender' stage with key deadlines, including a submission closing date on the 7th of May 2026. This procurement is conducted through an open procedure using PCS-Tender, demanding strong quality-based submissions. The intended contract will commence in July 2026 and could extend up to March 2031, contingent upon successive annual extensions. The contract embodies both community and environmental benefits as central evaluation criteria ensuring fair and thorough assessment.

Building Services Contractors Framework

Description: Moray Council Building Services wishes to put in place a Framework for a period of three years with a possible extension of 12 months, with suitably qualified and experienced Contractors. The Framework will provide professional trade services to assist with Reactive Repairs, Planned Maintenance and Labour Only and will be used to cover the entire Moray region to support the Authority's owned housing stock of 6,492 properties. A limit of 20 contractors per lot will apply.

Summary: Moray Council has initiated a tender for creating a Building Services Contractors Framework. This three-year framework, with an optional extension of one year, is designed to provide professional trade services for reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and labour-only tasks across the Moray region. This encompasses support for the council's 6,492 housing properties. The open procedure procurement method means the invitation to bid is open to suitably qualified and experienced contractors. Up to 20 contractors can be awarded for each lot, covering various trades such as asbestos surveying, electrical work, plumbing, and more. This initiative is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 8th May 2026. The contract commencement coincides with the award period starting on the same date, with the central location being Moray, Scotland, classified primarily under general public services within the region UKM62.

Female Domestic Abuse Outreach Services - Inverness and South

Description: The Highland Council require a female domestic abuse outreach support service across the Inverness and South area (this is an area that covers Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey). The funding offered is to support core expenditure. The service provider will become part of a Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS).

Summary: The Highland Council has initiated a tender process for a service to provide female domestic abuse outreach services in the Inverness and South area, including Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch, and Strathspey. This procurement falls under the category of general public services with a focus on social services and is classified as an open procedure. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 7th May 2026. The contract is valued at £390,000 and aims to support core expenditure by integrating the service provider into the Highland Domestic Abuse Service (HDAS). The contract, commencing in July 2026 and initially running until March 2029, includes options for extension, potentially until March 2031.

External Audit Services

Description: University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a requirement for External Audit Services. The University has three (3) wholly owned subsidiary companies, UHI Research and Enterprise Ltd (UHIRE), MPI (Dornoch) Limited and MPI (Elgin) Limited whose accounts are consolidated with the University's. It is expected that these services will be required from June 2026 for an initial period of 4 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract, with UHI having the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months periods following the Initial Term. The 4 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP180,000 to GBP240,000 (excluding VAT). The value provided in section II.1.5 and II.2.6. is the estimated maximum value for the full contract term (initial term (read more...)

Summary: The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has initiated a tender process for External Audit Services, classified under Financial auditing services (CPV code: 79212100). This procurement, valued at an estimated £360,000 over a potential extended contract period, offers services starting from June 2026, with a review each year until the contract's conclusion, including any optional extensions. The audit services encompass accounts consolidation of subsidiary companies and compliance with relevant educational and financial standards. Interested suppliers must submit electronic responses by 4th May 2026, 12:00 BST, with the procurement currently in the tender stage and conducted through an open procedure in Inverness, UK. The expected initial contract term is four years, with a possible extension of up to two additional years.