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19 Mar 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh College has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of Hairdressing and Barbering Kits & Sundries. The procurement process, identified under the title "Award of EC-2526-0005-02," is categorised under the goods industry, specifically focusing on beauty products and hairdressing services. Located in Edinburgh, the contract involves delivery to the college's premises on Bankhead Drive, EH11 4DE. The tender period commenced on 7 January 2026, and the award was duly confirmed on 3 October 2026. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with College Kits Direct LTD securing the contract. This opportunity was initiated through a tender process and falls within multiple CPV classifications including educational equipment and beauty products.

The successful completion of this tender presents valuable prospects for businesses involved in the supply of beauty products, educational equipment, and hairdressing services. Specifically, enterprises skilled in the distribution and manufacture of hair preparations and articles, beauty treatment services, or educational kits would be well-suited to explore similar opportunities in future tenders from Edinburgh College or other educational institutions. The competitive bid process had two participants, with the lowest valid bid recorded at £42,263.97. Such contracts can enable businesses to not only expand their customer base but also innovate their product offerings to educational institutions with similar needs. Businesses looking to grow should consider the fruitful partnership potential with educational bodies like Edinburgh College, thus enhancing their industry presence and credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of EC-2526-0005-02 - Hairdressing & Barbering Kits & Sundries

Notice Description

Provision of Hairdressing and Barbering Kits & Sundries for Edinburgh College

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821811
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552046
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

33711400 - Beauty products

33711600 - Hair preparations and articles

39162000 - Educational equipment

39712200 - Hairdressing appliances

98320000 - Hairdressing and beauty treatment services

98321000 - Hairdressing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Edinburgh College
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

East Lothian Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Highland

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DE
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
39
Supplier Names

College Kits Direct LTD

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

Fluidigm UK Limited

Valtech Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Pandaprint

Travelers Ins Co Ltd

Zurich Municipal

Risk Management Partners

Venesky Brown Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Harlow Printing Limited

MetPrep Ltd

GOSTA Training

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Gartmore house

Clansman Interiors Ltd

Sharp Business Systems

Skip Units Ltd

Will Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) Limited

Binn Group Ltd

Harvey Nash

Pertemps Medical Limited

Renaissance

Synaptik

Leidos Innovations

THE SME CLINIC

Ray Black Consulting Ltd.

Think Hard

Actionable Insight Digital Marketing Limited

Maryanne Johnston

Korero Studio LTD

E A Ellisons & Co Ltd

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