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CPD Communications Training for Health and Social Care Analytical Division

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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25 Feb 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for providing CPD Communications Training for their Health and Social Care Analytical Division. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using a 'limited' method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the procurement being below the regulatory threshold. The contract has been awarded to Indigo Business Service Limited for a value of £6,900. The contract was signed on 13 February 2025, and the procurement status is marked as complete, with the last update on 25 February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the training and consultancy sector, particularly those experienced in providing communication skills development within health and social care settings. Given the nature of the contract and its value, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate specialized knowledge and a competitive edge in delivering bespoke training services swiftly and efficiently. This contract’s specific industry focus offers growth potential for businesses looking to expand their presence in public sector health and social care training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPD Communications Training for Health and Social Care Analytical Division

Notice Description

CPD Communications Training for Health and Social Care Analytical Division

Lot Information

Lot 1

CPD Communications Training for Health and Social Care Analytical Division

Procurement Information

Procurement is below threshold for Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791528
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524591
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDIGO BUSINESS SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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