Award

Contract for the Provision of Health and Safety Services

SRUC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by SRUC (Scotland’s Rural College), based in Edinburgh, involves a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Health and Safety Services" within the Education sector. This process follows an open procedure aimed at acquiring comprehensive health and safety services to fulfil statutory obligations, support welfare, and enhance safety culture. The process is currently at the award stage with ACS Learning & Consultancy, an SME based in Glasgow, having been awarded the contract valued at £39,600. The award date was 23rd September 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 7th August 2025. Services will be delivered primarily at SRUC’s head office in Edinburgh.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety consultancy, risk management, and compliance services. SMEs well-versed in developing safety management systems, conducting compliance reviews, and providing expert consultancy are particularly well-suited to benefit from such contracts. It emphasises the provision of ongoing support and access to online management tools, thus appealing to firms with a robust IT integration in their services. Such engagements not only enhance business credibility through association with prominent educational institutions but also potentially lead to long-term partnerships due to the contract's comprehensive scope and the recurring nature of such services.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Health and Safety Services

Notice Description

SRUC is seeking the provision of comprehensive Health & Safety Services to ensure that it meets its statutory obligations, supports the welfare of its staff, students, and visitors, and promotes a culture of safety throughout its operations. The aim of this contract is to ensure that SRUC can effectively manage and mitigate health and safety risks, achieve regulatory compliance, and continuously improve safety standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The required services will include, but not be limited to, the development and implementation of a health and safety management system, compliance reviews, access to an online health and safety management tool, provision of expert advice, and ongoing support from qualified Health & Safety Consultants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803710
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539970
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2030

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SRUC
Contact Name
Claire Lorimer
Contact Email
claire.lorimer@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACS LEARNING & CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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