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ARE - Scottish Land Matching Service

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, UKM, G2 8LU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Sarah Galloway

Contact Email: sarah.galloway2@gov.scot

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
460000.0 GBP
Published
04 Feb 2026, 11:25
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Ricardo-AEA Ltd
Official Source
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Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The service should provide comprehensive support to the development of business relationships between land providers and land seekers. The underlying purpose of the service is to improve succession arrangements, increase opportunities and facilitate increased access to land to support the incoming of the next generation of farmers and to ensure land remains productive.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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