Award

Process Improvement Consultant

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Process Improvement Consultant," was conducted by the Scottish Borders Council, focusing on the services industry category in the Newtown St Boswells area (UKM91). Initially tendered on 17th November 2025 with a deadline for submissions on 17th December 2025, the process reached the award stage by 27th January 2026. The open procurement method was employed, indicating a transparent selection process. The opportunity aimed to appoint a consultant to support organisational transformation, aligning with strategic goals and compliance standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in process improvement and consultancy services. With a contract value of GBP 100,000, companies with expertise in organisational transformation and optimisation of business processes stand to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Dapa Delta Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited, especially if they can demonstrate strong capabilities in quality services. The Council's emphasis on compliance and strategic alignment offers businesses a favourable environment to showcase their competence and potentially expand their footprints in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Process Improvement Consultant

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) were seeking Bidder responses to appoint an experienced Process Improvement Consultant to support organisational transformation initiatives. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to analyse, redesign, and optimise key business processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with Council procurement standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) were seeking Bidder responses to appoint an experienced Process Improvement Consultant to support organisational transformation initiatives. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to analyse, redesign, and optimise key business processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with Council procurement standards.

Renewal: A 1 X 1-year extension is available however, extension of the contract beyond the initial one-year term of the contract will be dependent on achieving satisfactory performance against the KPIs and a continued requirement for these services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815908
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548119
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20261 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
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

DAPA DELTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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