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PAR0199 Leanring and Development Training Services

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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24 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has recently concluded the award phase of its procurement process titled "PAR0199 Learning and Development Training Services". This initiative is designed to provide learning and development training services through the CCS Learning and Training DPS. The contract is classified under services in the industry category with the CPV code of 80500000. It is specifically targeted for delivery in the UKM6 region, Inverness, highlighting the local economic development focus. The procurement method adopted was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation. The contract was signed on 24th July 2025, with Henley Business School Ltd as the supplier.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises operating within the training and development sector. Firms experienced in providing comprehensive learning and development programmes should find this tender highly competitive, especially those capable of offering innovative and scalable training solutions. Though the bidding for this contract was limited, with only one foreign non-EU electronic bid received, it demonstrates the potential for international firms to engage in the UK services market. Companies that leverage partnerships or expansion into regional markets like Inverness can considerably enhance their business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAR0199 Leanring and Development Training Services

Notice Description

Provision of Learning and Development Training Services via the CCS Learning and Training DPS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of learning and development services via the CCS Learning and Training DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535335
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463383189

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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