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Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment. This procurement process focused on the education industry, emphasising general public services and occurred without a prior call for competition, adhering to the Light Touch Regime (LTR) principles as per the public contracts regulations in Scotland. The procurement stage for this contract is in the award stage as of 13 March 2026, with the contract signed on 10 March 2024. The services are to be delivered within the region UKM94.

This tender presents businesses, particularly those engaged in educational services, with the opportunity to explore the delivery of professional development courses, contributing to regional skills enhancement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Tell Organisation, which has been awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method was limited, ensuring focused opportunities for suppliers offering niche services. With a contract value of £51,000 GBP, it allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and establish strong partnerships with regional authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

Notice Description

Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

Procurement Information

Award of this social and other specific services contract in which Light Touch Regime (LTR) principles are applied in accordnace with regulations 74-76 of the public contracts (scotland) regulations 2015. Advertising the contract would result in the loss of a linked service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826561
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551706
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
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20242 years 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
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE TELL ORGANISATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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