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Provision of Outdoor Activity Instructors

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Provision of Outdoor Activity Instructors". This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services as classified by CPV code 80310000. The tender seeks to appoint a contractor to provide two qualified outdoor activity instructors for the Hoy and Birsay Outdoor Centres within the Orkney region, UKM65, for the 2026 season. There is also the potential for extensions in 2027 and 2028 based on satisfactory performance. The total value of the contract is approximately £171,000. Key dates include a submission deadline and bid opening on 15th October 2025. This open procedure allows electronic submissions through the provided platform, ensuring a streamlined and accessible process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the outdoor activity instruction sector to expand their reach and enhance their portfolio through collaboration with a regional authority. Particularly suited for organisations with experience in providing educational or recreational services to youths, this contract requires instructional proficiency and the ability to work alongside local council staff to deliver diverse and engaging programmes for children aged 8 to 16. With options for renewal, businesses with consistent quality delivery have the potential for long-term contractual relationships, making this an attractive proposition for growth-focused enterprises within relevant sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Outdoor Activity Instructors

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a contractor to provide two qualified outdoor activity instructional staff to be available to provide outdoor activity instruction based from the Hoy and Birsay Outdoor Centres within Orkney for the 2026 season with 2 x 12 month options for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, to be held at the Council's discretion, based on satisfactory performance by the contractor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has provided outdoor activity instruction to local schools and youth groups over a number of years and has a requirement to continue this provision for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 seasons, with outdoor activity instructors to lead and work alongside Council staff to provide a varied programme of outdoor activity for range of children and young people between the ages of 8 and 16.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in breach of any of the situation referred to in Regulation 8(1) of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Initial term of 12 months with an Authority held option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810128
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545070
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

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£163,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bruce Pinkerton
Contact Email
procurement@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADELONG OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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