Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement
The City of Edinburgh Council · Local authority
In brief
The City of Edinburgh Council awarded grounds maintenance and construction work to Impact Arts, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust and Earth in Common and 7 others on 14 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £1,240,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Community Mapping and EngagementWhat this lot coversThe City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform 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. Lot 1 - Community Mapping and Engagement This Lot seeks Service Providers to develop, manage and deliver CLIP projects across the city. | Environmental services | £360,000 |
Delivery of Improvement ProjectsWhat this lot coversThe City of Edinburgh Council is seeking to implement a Community Wealth Building (CWB) model to deliver a range of greenspace and community development/improvement services to Council owned land. CWB seeks to transform 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. Lot 2 - Delivery of Improvement Projects Building on the work performed in Lot 1, this Lot requires Service Providers to deliver the approved projects working alongside the Lot 1 Service Provider and the Council. | Grounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Highways and street lighting | £880,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Arts (SME) Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (SME) Earth in Common (SME) Edible Estates (SME) Granton Community Gardeners SCIO (SME) Greenspace Scotland (SME) PAS Planning Aid for Scotland (SME) The Melting Pot (SME) Wester Hailes Growing Communities (SME) 9 bids received | Community Mapping and Engagement | £360,000 | |
| P1 Solutions Ltd (SME) Impact Arts (SME) Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (SME) Earth in Common (SME) Edible Estates (SME) Granton Community Gardeners SCIO (SME) Wester Hailes Growing Communities (SME) 7 bids received | Delivery of Improvement Projects | £880,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract notice · notice 037898-2026
- Contract award notice · notice 096920-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
55Awards
28Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance
- Earth in Common1 contract
- Edible Estates1 contract
- Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust1 contract
- Granton Community Gardeners SCIO1 contract
- Greenspace Scotland1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open grounds maintenance tenders- Value not stated
- £1.5mframework ceiling
- £17.2mframework ceiling
- £434kestimated
- Value not stated
From notice 037898-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 April 2026, last updated 14 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 14 October 2026.