Award

Unconscious Bias Training

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has announced the completion of the procurement process for Unconscious Bias Training courses aimed at their employees. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, sought to enhance awareness of unconscious biases impacting workplace behaviours and relationships. The training, classified under General Public Services (CPV codes 80510000 and 80511000), will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, targeting employees within the UKM region. The procurement phases included a tender stage ending on 4th December 2024, followed by an award stage on the same day, with contract signing on 7th February 2025 and subsequent delivery from January 6, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate training, particularly those with expertise in online delivery platforms like Microsoft Teams. Companies that excel in developing and delivering interactive and effective training modules, and can manage small group sessions (up to 12 participants) within limited time slots, would be well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on professional development services will find this tender appealing as it aligns with their capacity and expertise, as indicated by the successful bid from In Equilibrium, an SME based in Dunfermline.

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Notice Title

Unconscious Bias Training

Notice Description

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Unconscious Bias training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. The aim of the training is to increase awareness of potentially harmful biases which in turn affects attitudes, behaviours, and relationships within the workplace.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523622
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

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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