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.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

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

WinnerValueDates
Ricardo-Aea Limited
3 bids received
£460,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 069714-2025
  2. Contract award notice · notice 009875-2026

About the buyer

Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months

Procurements

123

Awards

61

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

  1. SPS-02372 Conservation Strategy for Selected SPS Historic Estate Assets

    Scottish Prison ServiceScotlandLeisure, culture and events, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open7 days left

    Value not stated
  2. Open Space Maintenance Contract 2026 - 2029

    East Kilbride Housing Association LtdScotlandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Open16 days left

    £300kestimated
  3. Environmental Surveys

    Forestry and Land ScotlandScotlandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Environmental services

    Open27 days left18 lotsFramework

    £2.8mframework ceiling
  4. Abertay Housing Association - Landscape Maintenance 2027 - 2030

    Abertay Housing AssociationScotlandGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open36 days left3 lots

    Value not stated
  5. Peatland ACTION FW02 Field Ecologists Framework

    Scottish Natural HeritageScotlandEnvironmental services, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Open38 days leftFramework

    £450kframework ceiling

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.