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Award of Review of PSD Scotland Programme

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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08 May 2026 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the "Award of Review of PSD Scotland Programme." This contract falls under the "services" industry category, particularly focusing on auditing services. The process employs a direct procurement method, meaning it was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The contract was awarded to Valuta, based in Brechin, for conducting a Gate 0 Review (Strategic Assessment) of the PSD Scotland Programme. This procurement process is characterized by its streamlined approach, bypassing competitive bidding, and is managed by the Directorate for Nursing at the Scottish Government.

This tender presents minimal opportunities for broader business growth, given its direct award nature. However, it offers significant benefits for specialised consulting firms, particularly those adept in audit and strategic assessment within government frameworks. Such direct contracts are well-suited for businesses specialising in niche consulting services, allowing them to demonstrate expertise and foster relationships with governmental bodies. Companies with insights into public sector programmes and those with established credibility in strategic evaluations will find such opportunities advantageous for strengthening their consultancy portfolios.

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Notice Title

Award of Review of PSD Scotland Programme

Notice Description

One external adviser to carry out the role of review team leader for a Gate 0 Review (Strategic Assessment) of the PSD Scotland Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829311
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555483
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20266 days ago
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

DAVID HARDIE ENGINEERING

FORBES LESLIE NETWORK LTD T/A FLN CONSULTING ENGINEERS

LEICA GEOSYSTEMS

NORTHSTAR MEDIA

PULSE FITNESS

QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING

S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE

UK DIVING SERVICES

VALUTA

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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