Notice Information
Notice Title
Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Programme of Inclusion Training
Notice Description
Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Programme of Inclusion Training
Lot Information
Lot 1
HES has appointed a supplier that is a learning and development specialist who has an expert understanding of supporting organisations in creating a culture of inclusion and fair treatment for all. The successful supplier has experience of developing an engaging learning and development programme within a complex organisation. The successful supplier will work with us to ensure all colleagues across the organisation understand and are responsible for creating a culture of inclusion.
Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.
Renewal: The initial contract term will be for 2 years, and there will be an option to extend the contract for a further year if required by HES, giving a total possible contract length of 3 years (2+1 contract)
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000802365
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546881
- 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
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £60,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £60,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £54,000 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 14 Jul 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 24 Oct 20254 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
- HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@hes.scot
- Contact Phone
- +44 1316688866
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH9 1SH
- 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
- TLM Scotland
-
- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- Southside/Newington
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh South
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=15
9th July 2025 - Clarifications to Previously Asked Questions -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=14
9th July 2025 - HES Our Equality Outcomes 2025-29 -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=13
9th July 2025 - HES Our Behaviours Booklet -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=12
9th July 2025 - HES Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=3
23rd June 2025 - Document 3 - Quality and Pricing Schedule -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=4
23rd June 2025 - Document 4 - 2025 HES Conditions of Contract - SERVICES (May 2025) -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=5
23rd June 2025 - Document 5 - Self Declaration Form on Russian & Belarusian Links -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=6
23rd June 2025 - Document 6 - Prompt Payment Form -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=7
23rd June 2025 - Document 7 - Appendix A Our Behaviours -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=8
23rd June 2025 - Fair Work First Questionnaire -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=9
23rd June 2025 - Flexible Working Questionnaire -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=10
23rd June 2025 - Form of Tender -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=11
23rd June 2025 - HES Suppliers Privacy Notice -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=1
23rd June 2025 - Document 1 - Instructions for Tenderers -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533081&idx=2
23rd June 2025 - Document 2 - Specification of Requirement -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533081
Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Programme of Inclusion Training - Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Programme of Inclusion Training -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546881
Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Programme of Inclusion Training - Provision of Consultancy Services to Deliver a Programme of Inclusion Training
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