C002198 - Delivery of Incredible Years Parenting Programme Training & Materials

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)

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01 Jul 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the "C002198 - Delivery of Incredible Years Parenting Programme Training & Materials". This procurement falls under the Education and Training Services category. The contract involves a direct award to The Incredible Years Inc., located in Seattle, USA, for the specialised delivery of training and materials, starting in July 2026. The entire contract spans 45 months with a value of approximately £225,601 (excluding VAT). The procurement process bypasses prior publication of a call for competition under Regulation 33 due to the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. The procurement method adopted was limited, in accordance with these specific regulatory provisions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those aligned with specialist programme delivery. Companies with expertise in educational programme coordination, international collaboration, and certified trainer networks may find this tender especially relevant. Furthermore, businesses that specialise in intellectual property management and exclusive rights-based services are well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities, enabling substantial business growth and expansion into the UK market.

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Notice Title

C002198 - Delivery of Incredible Years Parenting Programme Training & Materials

Notice Description

PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA) for the delivery of training and materials. Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials. It is anticipated the contract will start July 2026 with an estimated contract value over the next 45 months of circa 225,601 GBP maximum (ex VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - reg 33(b) (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Incredible Years Training is coordinated via The Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA). Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials.

Procurement Information

PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - reg 33(b) (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Incredible Years Training is coordinated via The Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA). Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c158
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061764-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,601 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS PUBLIC SERVICES DELIVERY SCOTLAND) (PSD SCOTLAND)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE INCREDIBLE YEARS

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