Resilient Farm Network – Host Farm Baseline Reviews
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority · All their open notices
What this is
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority is seeking an experienced and accredited consultant to deliver comprehensive whole-farm baseline reviews for three host farms participating in the Resilient Farm Network (RFN). The appointed consultant will conduct integrated assessments covering farm business performance, carbon auditing, biodiversity and habitat condition, and will produce tailored action plans to enable each host farm to adopt evidence-based improvements. The contract will be awarded by each farm individually.
Key points
- Whole-farm baseline reviews for 3 host farms in Resilient Farm Network: business performance, carbon auditing, biodiversity
- Estimated value GBP 17,000; 6-month contract; contracts awarded by each farm individually
- Submission via PCS Postbox by 10:00 on 23 July 2026
- Consultant must be accredited and experienced in integrated farm assessment and action planning
Who can bid
Technical and professional ability as stated in procurement documents. The consultant must be experienced and accredited for whole-farm baseline reviews including carbon auditing and biodiversity assessment. Staff names and professional qualifications required.
How it is scored
Price is not the only award criterion; full criteria are in the procurement documents. Note: each contract will be between the consultant and each individual host farm.
How to submit
Electronic responses via Public Contracts Scotland Postbox at www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. Deadline: 23 July 2026 at 10:00. Tenders opened at 10:00 on same date.
Clarifications
Questions via PCS portal. Contact: procurement@lochlomond-trossachs.org. Note: this is not a NatureScot contract; contract is with each host farm.
Contract period
Duration 6 months. Not subject to renewal. Options for any related activity. Contract will be awarded by and with each farm individually.
Classification
CPV 71621000 — Technical analysis or consultancy services ScotlandGlasgow & StrathclydeLoch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.