AwardedAwarded 1 February 2026
ARE - Scottish Land Matching Service
Scottish Government · Central government
In brief
Scottish Government awarded grounds maintenance work to Ricardo-Aea Limited on 1 February 2026.
The contract runs for 14 months, starting 15 January 2026.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ricardo-Aea Limited 3 bids received | £460,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 069714-2025
- Contract award notice · notice 009875-2026
About the buyer
Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months
Procurements
117Awards
54Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- Ensigna Construction Ltd1 contract
- Etec Contract Services Limited1 contract
- Ricardo-Aea Limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open grounds maintenance tenders- Value not stated
- £1.5mframework ceiling
- £17.2mframework ceiling
- £434kestimated
- Value not stated
From notice 069714-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 30 October 2025, last updated 4 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.