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

EDUCATION SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by Education Scotland, was for the provision of an emotional and social competence inventory as part of the Into Headship programme. The contract involves facilitating 360-degree feedback through an online portal for up to 250 participants annually across multiple cohorts. Situated in Livingston, UKM region, this tender falls under the education services category with an open procedure procurement method. The contract award was concluded on 21 April 2026, with the competitive tender phase ending on 25 March 2026.

The concluded tender offers promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational tools and emotional intelligence resources. SMEs with expertise in electronic feedback systems stand to benefit significantly owing to the contract’s stipulations for electronic invoicing and ordering. Businesses adept at managing resilient supply chains and meeting stringent insurance requirements are well-suited to compete in similar future tender opportunities within the education sector spearheaded by public bodies like Education Scotland. As evidenced by the successful award to Envisia Learning Ltd., a company experienced in providing such services, there is potential for SMEs to thrive by delivering innovative digital solutions.

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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=APR554259
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

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
£33,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVISIA LEARNING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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