Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Community Led Improvement Programme
Reference number
CT1640
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,240,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Community Development
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Improvement and Maintenance Projects
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45112700 - Landscaping work
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45112712 - Landscaping work for gardens
- 45112723 - Landscaping work for playgrounds
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas
- 77311000 - Ornamental and pleasure gardens maintenance services
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services
- 77314100 - Grassing services
- 77312000 - Weed-clearance services
- 77312100 - Weed-killing services
- 77340000 - Tree pruning and hedge trimming
- 77341000 - Tree pruning
- 77342000 - Hedge trimming
- 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 October 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.
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