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Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education

BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG

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Summary of the contracting process

Bòrd na Gàidhlig recently awarded a contract for an "Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education". This procurement process, initiated using an open procedure, was in the services category, focusing on Gaelic Language Development. The process reached the award stage on 22 July 2025, following the tender period that ended on 17 June 2025. The main location for this contract is Scotland, with a specific focus on the UKM region. The procurement involved the collaboration of significant entities such as the University of Edinburgh and sought to explore models of collaboration among local authorities to enhance educational provisions.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, particularly those with experience in language development and educational strategy. Large-scale firms like Rannsachadh is Comhairleachadh, which successfully secured this contract alongside the University of Edinburgh, are ideally suited participants due to their capacity and expertise in managing complex, multi-party projects. Smaller enterprises with innovative approaches in educational consultancy may find similar future opportunities to extend their service offerings and establish themselves within this niche market.

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Notice Title

Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education

Notice Description

Bord na Gaidhlig acknowledges the current contrast in provision of Gaelic-medium secondary education (GMSE) compared with Gaelic-medium primary education, and is seeking support to develop recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities to better meet the needs of families opting for GME provision. Experienced contractors are invited to tender for provision of an options appraisal for inter-local authority collaboration models in the provision of Gaelic-medium education at secondary school level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799870
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535183
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Contact Name
Steven Kellow
Contact Email
stevenk@gaidhlig.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463225454, +44 7450401621

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
Morningside
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RANNSACHADH IS COMHAIRLEACHADH

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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