This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:20

Tender

06 May 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

Managed by Angus Council, the "Forth and Tay Offshore – Programme Management" contract involves providing project management consultancy services within the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. Located in region UKM71, Forfar, Scotland, this procurement process was conducted as an open procedure and covered by the GPA. Initially tendered on 6th May 2026, with submissions due by 17th June 2026, the contract was subsequently awarded to Scottish Engineering on 3rd July 2026 for £258,400 GBP. The procurement, now complete, involved evaluating criteria like quality and price for deciding awards, ensuring comprehensive competition among suppliers.

This tender presented ideal growth opportunities for businesses specialising in management consultancy, with an emphasis on those possessing capabilities in digital content management and a commitment to sustainability and fair working practices. It was particularly well-suited to SMEs, evidenced by the interest it garnered, including multiple bids from SMEs within the European Union. By participating, businesses were given the chance to expand operations in the UK, specifically in the consultancy sector focused on supporting regional development projects. The contract also introduced potential for annual renewals contingent on performance and budget, thus enabling businesses to secure long-term engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Forth and Tay Offshore - Programme Management

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender ("ITT") is to invite tenders for the provision of Project Management Consultancy for Forth and Tay Offshore.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See attached invitation to tender.

Renewal: Subject to budget available after year 1, and programme management performance, this contract will be extended on an annual basis up to a further 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06929a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062968-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£258,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGUS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
FORFAR
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH ENGINEERING

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