Government invites bids for Green Freeports in Scotland

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has published a detailed bidding prospectus on the Green Freeport model setting out how bidders can apply in Scotland.

Full details can be found here with the prospectus, a Green Freeports clarification Q and A and an assessment all available.

The UK and Scottish Governments, who are working in partnership on the project, expect ports, businesses, local government and other local partners to join together to bid for Green Freeport status.

Introducing the bid prospectus, Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, said: “This document sets out the essential selection criteria that bidders need to meet, which include a focus on investing in skills and training, creating well-paid local jobs and harnessing new, green infrastructure to regenerate communities. Crucially, we expect to see bidders clearly demonstrating how they will use their Green Freeport status to generate trade and investment opportunities, support the UK’s advanced manufacturing base and speed progress towards Net Zero.”

Partners should set out why a Green Freeport is right for their area; how they will use the measures; and how they will deliver a successful Green Freeport which will contribute to both the net zero and the levelling up agendas.

Applicants and multi-applicant partnerships must submit their proposals to the DLUHC by 10:00 on 20 June 2022. Proposals should be submitted via the Green Freeports application portal which will be sent to parties who register an interest in bidding for Green Freeport status.

The registration form can be found HERE.

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