Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
UK
Contact person: Callum Ewan
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.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 (CLIP) Framework Agreement
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 is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land.
CWB seeks to transform 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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 240 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Community Mapping and Engagement
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
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land.
CWB seeks to transform 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.
Lot 1 - Community Mapping and Engagement
This Lot seeks Service Providers to develop, manage and deliver CLIP projects across the city.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Delivery of Improvement Projects
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45112700
45112710
45112712
45112723
77310000
77311000
77314000
77314100
77312000
77312100
77340000
77341000
77342000
45233161
45233253
45453100
98133100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land.
CWB seeks to transform 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.
Lot 2 - Delivery of Improvement Projects
Building on the work performed in Lot 1, this Lot requires Service Providers to deliver the approved projects working alongside the Lot 1 Service Provider and the Council.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-037898
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Community Mapping and Engagement
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Earth in Common
4a Johns Place, Leith
EDINBURGH
EH67EL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edible Estates
The Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street
Edinburgh
EH6 8RG
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
109/11 Swanston Road
Edinburgh
EH10 7DS
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Granton Community Gardeners SCIO
C/O Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North
Edinburgh
EH5 1NF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
greenspace scotland
Jubilee House, Forthside Way
Stirling
FK8 1QZ
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
105 Brunswick St
Glasgow
G1 1TF
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PAS Planning Aid for Scotland
11/2 Tweeddale Court, 14 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1TE
UK
NUTS: UKM
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Melting Pot
15 Calton Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8DL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wester Hailes Growing Communities
Greenway Garden, 4A Murrayburn Grove
Edinburgh
EH14 2PE
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 360 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Delivery of Improvement Projects
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14/09/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Earth in Common
4a Johns Place, Leith
EDINBURGH
EH67EL
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edible Estates
The Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street
Edinburgh
EH6 8RG
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
109/11 Swanston Road
Edinburgh
EH10 7DS
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Granton Community Gardeners SCIO
C/O Royston Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North
Edinburgh
EH5 1NF
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
P1 Solutions Ltd
7 Links Gardens Lane
Edinburgh
EH6 7JQ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Impact Arts
105 Brunswick St
Glasgow
G1 1TF
UK
NUTS: UKM82
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wester Hailes Growing Communities
Greenway Garden, 4A Murrayburn Grove
Edinburgh
EH14 2PE
UK
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 880 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note - PAS Planning Aid for Scotland is intended to mean Planning Aid Scotland registered at the address indicated.
It is a mandatory requirement of this Framework Agreement that a prompt payment clause is present in all Contracts used in the delivery of the requirements. This ensures payment of sub-contractors at all stages of the supply chain within 30 days and includes an obligation to provide a point of contact for sub-contractors to refer to in the case of payment difficulties. This will require active monitoring of payment performance as well as the provision of evidence and reports to the Council on request or as contractually scheduled.
(SC Ref:844368)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The contracting authority will comply with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Any proceedings must be brought within the timescales set out in Regulation 88 of the Regulations.
Proceedings must be started within 30 days beginning with the date when the economic operator first knew or ought to have known that grounds for starting the proceedings had arisen.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/10/2026