Award

Learning Disability Service Needs Assessment

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Learning Disability Service Needs Assessment," aimed at delivering a comprehensive needs assessment for learning disability services in the Scottish Borders region (UKM91). This contract falls under the general public services category and employs an open procedure for procurement. The tender process began on 2nd June 2025 and transitioned into the award stage by 28th August 2025, with the contract signed on 25th August 2025. The procurement method is electronic submission, making it convenient for potential bidders to participate. This contract offers an opportunity for suppliers to provide valuable insights and services, enhancing community benefits in line with Scottish Borders Council policy.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses within the services industry, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in conducting needs assessments. It encourages local enterprises to engage in regional development, providing a platform for showcasing capabilities in similar service operations. The contract, valued at £56,640.00, highlights fundamental requirements such as insurance coverage and technical experience, necessitating relevant examples from bidders showcasing prior services rendered. With three electronic bids successfully submitted, the awarded contract signifies potential for participating businesses to refine their service offerings while contributing to the community and gaining regional recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Disability Service Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council on behalf of the joint Learning Disability Service is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender to deliver a comprehensive needs assessment for learning disability services within the Scottish Borders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council on behalf of the joint Learning Disability Service is seeking Bidder responses to this Invitation to Tender to deliver a comprehensive needs assessment for learning disability services within the Scottish Borders.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799980
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537945
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,640 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months 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 BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR INCLUSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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