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Workshop Facilitation

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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09 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Workshop Facilitation" within the education sector, specifically under the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The procurement, conducted under the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework (MCF4), aimed to appoint a supplier to facilitate workshops across 12 units from January to March. The procurement method was an open procedure with the contract awarded on 21st January 2026. Located in Edinburgh, the contract includes the potential for service expansion to other university colleges and an extension option of up to 12 months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in educational consultancy services. Large-scale enterprises like PA Consulting Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the scope and potential future modifications outlined. The workshop facilitation project requires expertise in course evaluation and report generation, providing significant potential for further engagement with the University of Edinburgh and similar educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workshop Facilitation

Notice Description

The University conducted a mini-competition under Lot 3 of the CCS Management Consultancy Framework (MCF4) to award a contract for Workshop Facilitation services. The contract has been awarded to a sole supplier to provide the services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for facilitate workshops for the University. The consultant is required to facilitate a series of workshops on 12 units of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) from January to March. The consultant is required to facilitate workshops reviewing courses against agreed metrics and methodology provided to produce individual reports for each school with a workable and immediately implementable set of recommendations. This project has potential to extend beyond the initial College to other University Colleges. This has been included within the specification.

Options: The University has included the option to extend the contract for a period of up to 12 months. The project has the potential to extend beyond the initial focus area and extend the delivery of workshop facilitation for additional Colleges in the university. The details of which have been included in the initial specification to cover any potential future modifications to contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821093
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549095
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

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

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jwylie4@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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