Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
E-mail: callum.ewan@edinburgh.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Community Led Improvement Programme
Reference number: CT1640
II.1.2) Main CPV code
77310000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint suitable service providers to a Framework Agreement in relation to the utilisation and transformation of communal green spaces. The Agreement design is intended to support the aspirations of Community Wealth Building (CWB).
CWB seeks to transform our local and regional economic systems to enable local communities and people to own, have a greater stake in, access and benefit from the wealth our economy generates.
The Council is committed to adopting a CWB approach to its work wherever possible. In order to build on and recognise the importance and investment of local community groups, third sector organisations and not for profit groups the Council is introducing a budget dedicated to a new Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP). This Framework Agreement shall be limited to Service Providers who support a volunteer network as part of their organisational activities and is anticipated to be of interest primarily to the third sector.
Through the CLIP, the Council intends to support local and third sector organisations and keep some wealth in the local economy, empowering communities to influence their local areas.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 240 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Community Development
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
98000000
98133100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 - Community Development
In order to understand what a Community requires, a form of engagement is needed to assess needs and aspirations. This Lot is intended to facilitate Service Providers to perform community engagement and development activities in relation to communal growing requirements.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Improvement and Maintenance Projects
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45112700
45112710
45112712
45112723
77310000
77311000
77314000
77314100
77312000
77312100
77340000
77341000
77342000
45340000
45342000
45233161
45233253
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Improvement and Maintenance Projects
Building on the work performed in Lot 1, this Lot requires Service Providers to undertake a range of landscaping and maintenance services to existing Estate Improvement Projects as well as the delivery of small scale ad-hoc projects and new community gardens.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/10/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This PIN notice is being utilised by the City of Edinburgh Council to assist in understanding the current marketplace and options available.
The Council would like to invite interested parties to read the document attached to this PIN providing further context on the opportunity. There is also a questionnaire contained within this document for interested parties to complete and return. Details of where returns should be sent to are also provided within the PIN document.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=802955.
(SC Ref:802955)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/07/2025