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CM0930 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Registration and Welcome Packs

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has concluded the procurement process for the "CM0930 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Registration and Welcome Packs" with an award contract announced on 24 February 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited procedure, specifically executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to exclusive rights held by The Award Scheme Ltd. The Council operates from its headquarters at Waverley Court, Edinburgh, notably servicing secondary schools within the region UKM75. The contract, valued at £100,000, was signed on 13 February 2026, covering welcome packs for registered students and the necessary licencing for Duke of Edinburgh programmes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational programmes and support services, particularly those capable of delivering customised materials for student engagement. Although the contract was limited to The Award Scheme Ltd due to intellectual property rights, similar businesses could seek potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities. The contract may inspire other educational service providers to engage with regional authorities for future tenders, fostering growth through strategic partnerships especially relevant for small to medium-sized enterprises with similar expertise or assets.

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Notice Title

CM0930 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Registration and Welcome Packs

Notice Description

Welcome packs for registered students to City of Edinburgh Council Secondary Schools and appropriate licencing of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programmes

Lot Information

Lot 1

Welcome packs for registered students to City of Edinburgh Council Secondary Schools and appropriate licencing of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programmes

Procurement Information

The contract can only be performed by The Award Scheme Ltd as they hold the rights to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The contract is below the Social and Specific threshold of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824252
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550229
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 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
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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

THE AWARD SCHEME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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