Award

Neurodiversity Awareness Training

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK, has completed the procurement process for providing Neurodiversity Awareness training courses to its employees. The contract was awarded on 7th February 2025 to In Equilibrium, a company based in Dunfermline, UK. The training is set to be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, covering up to 12 employees per session with six sessions in total. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, indicating a competitive tendering process that commenced with a tender notice on 18th November 2024 and concluded with contract signing in February 2025. The primary industry category is "General Public Services" under the CPV codes 80510000 and 80511000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate training, particularly those with expertise in neurodiversity. SME training providers, in particular, would have been well-suited to compete given the specific needs for specialised knowledge and the delivery format via Microsoft Teams. Winning such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio, credibility, and visibility in the public sector, opening up future opportunities for similar training projects. The procurement is a testament to the council's commitment to inclusive practices and upskilling its workforce, which can translate to ongoing business prospects in employee development and diversity programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neurodiversity Awareness Training

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Neurodiversity Awareness training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful vendor will require to provide this training online via Microsoft Teams, for up to 12 employees at a time. Each training session is to be delivered within half of a working day to participants. Argyll and Bute Council are looking to offer 6 training session over the course of the agreed contract period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523621
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

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrew Duncan
Contact Email
andrew.duncan@argyll-bute.gov.uk, elaine.appleby@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1436658958, +44 1586555232

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IN EQUILIBRIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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