Award

The services of Procurement Solutions Consultant

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway College, located at Bankend Road, Dumfries, UKM92, undertook a procurement process to procure the services of a Procurement Solutions Consultant. This contract, categorised under education services, aims to support the college's growth through public sector project funding. The process was initiated using an open procedure, inviting bids electronically by 2nd March 2026. The contract was successfully awarded to Tom Crowe Procurement Solutions Limited on 16th March 2026, and the procurement process is documented on the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender falls under the 'award' stage and covers services with a project value of £125,000, set to commence during the college's scheduled timeframe.

This procurement initiative presents lucrative opportunities for SMEs specialising in procurement consultancy and solutions. Companies with expertise in bidding for public sector funding and aiding institutional growth will find fertile ground in collaborating with Dumfries and Galloway College. With the process encouraging electronic submissions and clear guidelines, businesses with efficient digital capabilities and established credentials in the education sector are well-placed to compete and secure similar future contracts. The transparency and openness of the tender process further enhance the attractiveness for businesses looking to expand their operations within the UK public sector framework.

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Notice Title

The services of Procurement Solutions Consultant

Notice Description

Dumfries & Galloway College invites you to participate in an Invitation to Tender for the service of a Procurement Solutions Consultant to support the College with growth through bidding for public sector project funding

Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to Tender for the services of a Procurement Solutions Consultant to support with tender bids for Dumfries & Galloway College. Dumfries & Galloway College invites you to participate in an Invitation to Tender for the service of a Procurement Solutions Consultant to support the College with growth through bidding for public sector project funding Full details on supporting Invite to Tender Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820983
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551810
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

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


CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 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
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4FD
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOM CROWE PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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