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Emotional and Social Competence Inventory Into Headship - 360 degree feedback tool

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Education Scotland is inviting tenders for the provision of an Emotional and Social Competence Inventory into Headship - a 360-degree feedback tool designed to facilitate emotional intelligence competence for programme participants within the UKM region. This open procedure tender, aimed at the Education industry, requires access to an online portal serving up to 250 participants annually, starting for cohort 12. The tender period concludes on 25th March 2026 at 12:00 pm, with the contract anticipated to start from 1st May 2026 and end on 30th April 2027, subject to potential extensions.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and digital platforms to expand their market reach within the public sector. Companies proficient in providing electronic feedback tools and possessing robust supply chain systems are well-suited to compete. Prospective bidders with strong economic performance and technical capabilities, alongside a commitment to obtaining necessary insurance levels, will benefit from engaging in this tender process. The procurement method is open, encouraging diverse participation, and off-site electronic submissions are accepted, ensuring broader business accessibility and growth potential.

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Notice Title

Emotional and Social Competence Inventory Into Headship - 360 degree feedback tool

Notice Description

Provide access to an online portal, and facilitate 360 emotional intelligence competence feedback for a maximum of up to 250 programme participants per year for cohort 12 - and the further 3 cohorts (#13, 14 & 15) subject to contract extension - of the Into Headship programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provide access to an online portal, and facilitate 360 emotional intelligence competence feedback for a maximum of up to 250 programme participants per year for cohort 12 - and the further 3 cohorts (#13, 14 & 15) subject to contract extension - of the Into Headship programme.

Renewal: Up to 3 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825527
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550927
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston South
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Emotional and Social Competence Inventory Into Headship - 360 degree feedback tool - Provide access to an online portal, and facilitate 360 emotional intelligence competence feedback for a maximum of up to 250 programme participants per year for cohort 12 - and the further 3 cohorts (#13, 14 & 15) subject to contract extension - of the Into Headship programme

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