Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Contact
Sarah Galloway
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ARE - Scottish Land Matching Service
Reference number
CASE/794500
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77100000 - Agricultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Seeking a supplier to deliver the Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS). The SLMS will provide confidential, independent, impartial facilitation of bespoke joint-ventures, leasing or tenancy arrangements, succession planning, keeping farmers/crofters involved but to reduce practical activities and providing new opportunities for young or new entrants through Scottish agricultural businesses.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The service should provide comprehensive support to the development of business relationships between land providers and land seekers.
The underlying purpose of the service is to improve succession arrangements, increase opportunities and facilitate increased access to land to support the incoming of the next generation of farmers and to ensure land remains productive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
15 January 2026
End date
31 March 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract has an optional extension period of 12 months up until 31 March 2028.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
Financial Ratio - The Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
Insurance - Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain the levels of insurance indicated as follows; Public Liability, Professional Risk Indemnity, Employer's (Compulsory) Liability.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of greater than 1.
Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain the levels of insurance indicated as follows; Public Liability 5 Million GBP, Professional Risk Indemnity 2 Million GBP, Employer's (Compulsory) Liability in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-052071
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 1 May 2026
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
SPD (Scotland) will be scored on a pass/ fail basis.
Bidders must download and complete a separate SPD (Scotland) form for any subcontractors involved in the delivery of this service.
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Part 2A-D - Information about the bidder, Form of participation, Reliance on other entities, Subcontractors
Part 3A-D - Grounds relating to criminal convictions, Payment of taxes, Blacklisting, Social/ Labour Law, Bankruptcy and Insolvency, Creditors, Liquidation, Professional misconduct, Conflicts of interest.
Part 4A-C - Professional Registers, Services contracts, Economic and financial standing, Subcontracting, Professional Accreditation, Supply Chain Management/ Tracking Systems used, Environmental management measures.
Please access invitation to tender documents via Public Contracts Scotland (Tender) via the following code - Project Code 30481/ ITT Code 61427.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project Code is 30481 and ITT Code 61427. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30481. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
(SC Ref:814336)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom