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Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement

Awarded to Earth in Common, Edible Estates, Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust +7 more

The City of Edinburgh Council(buyer)

Published
Published 1 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 27 May 2026

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Overview

The City of Edinburgh Council is establishing a Community Led Improvement Programme (CLIP) Framework Agreement to deliver greenspace and community development services on Council-owned land using a Community Wealth Building model. The framework, valued at £1.24 million, is restricted to service providers that support volunteer networks, primarily targeting third-sector and not-for-profit organisations to empower local communities and retain wealth within the local economy.

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Lots (2)

  • Community Mapping and Engagement

    The 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.

    £360,000Won by Earth in CommonWon by Edible EstatesWon by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace TrustWon by Granton Community Gardeners SCIOWon by greenspace scotlandWon by Impact ArtsWon by PAS Planning Aid for ScotlandWon by The Melting PotWon by Wester Hailes Growing Communities
  • Delivery of Improvement Projects

    The 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.

    £880,000Won by Earth in CommonWon by Edible EstatesWon by Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace TrustWon by Granton Community Gardeners SCIOWon by P1 Solutions LtdWon by Impact ArtsWon by Wester Hailes Growing Communities

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,240,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
1 July 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Landscaping workLandscaping work for green areasLandscaping work for gardensLandscaping work for playgroundsFootpath construction workSurface work for footpathsRefurbishment workPlanting and maintenance services of green areas+11 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,240,000
Award date
13 September 2026
Contract period
— → 2 September 2028
Winners
  • Earth in Common
  • Edible Estates
  • Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
  • Granton Community Gardeners SCIO
  • Impact Arts
  • P1 Solutions Ltd
  • PAS Planning Aid for Scotland
  • The Melting Pot
  • Wester Hailes Growing Communities
  • greenspace scotland

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    14 October 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    27 April 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    1 July 2025

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