This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for the "Provision of Outdoor Activity Instructors" to deliver outdoor activity instruction at the Hoy and Birsay Outdoor Centres within Orkney for the 2018 season, with additional options for 2019 and 2020 pending satisfactory performance. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with a total contract value of £88,400. The submission period for bids ended on the 10th of November 2017, and the contract was signed on the 5th of January 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at providing essential services under the general public services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in outdoor education and activity provision, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in training and instructing youth in outdoor settings. Companies that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and a proven track record in delivering similar services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance outdoor activity programmes for young people in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Outdoor Activity Instructors

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide two qualified outdoor activity instructional staff to be available to provide outdoor activity instruction based from the Hoy and Birsay Outdoor Centres within Orkney for the 2018 season with 2 x 12 month options for the 2019 and 2020 seasons, to be held at the Council's discretion, based on satisfactory performance by the contractor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has provided outdoor activity instruction to local schools and youth groups over a number of years and has a requirement to continue this provision for the 2018, 2019 and 2020 seasons, with outdoor activity instructors to lead and work alongside Council staff to provide a varied programme of outdoor activity for range of children and young people between the ages of 8 and 16.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any of the situation referred to in Regulation 8(1) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Initial term of 12 months with an Authority held option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000515955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£88,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands 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
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Adelong OUtdoor Education LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...