Firms interested in bidding for the contract itself or sub-contracting for smaller works are invited to a meet the buyer event where they can speak to both the project and procurement teams.

With the help of funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the project aims to breathe new life into the park and support the council’s overall aim to grow the population and boost economic growth.

The works to be tendered are likely to include:

The event, on Thursday 10th March between 10.30am – 1pm at Victoria Halls in Helensburgh, will also include a site visit, allowing potential contractors to see the area for themselves.

Policy lead for customer and support services, Councillor Dick Walsh, said: “This is a major contract opportunity and we want to provide as much information, advice and support as possible, helping companies navigate the often tricky public sector procurement path.

“Our main focus is on boosting the economy and procurement is a key arm in our wider growth strategy.

“There is an impression across the country that public sector contracts can only be won by big, national companies which employ their own procurement experts to fill in the forms, but that simply isn’t true. We awarded over a third of contracts to local companies last year; well above the national average of around one-fifth.

“We would encourage any businesses interested in securing this contract or associated sub-contracting opportunity, to attend the event and have an informal chat with our procurement team.”

If you are interested can you please book a place by emailing procurement@argyll-bute.gov.uk.