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Anonymous Report & Support Services

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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28 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, North East Scotland College, located at Aberdeen City Campus, has awarded a contract for the provision of "Anonymous Report & Support Services" in the education sector. This award was concluded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, by a Single Source Justification. It falls under the goods category and pertains to delivery within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement stage has been marked as complete, with the contract being signed on 28th April 2026. Culture Shift Communications Ltd, based in Manchester, was awarded the contract valued at £35,800 GBP.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communication services within the education sector. The contract, awarded through a single source method, suggests a specialised requirement, favouring businesses that can offer bespoke services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) dedicated to providing innovative reporting and support solutions might find similar future opportunities with public bodies like North East Scotland College, particularly those involved in educational environments seeking tailored communication solutions across UK regions such as Aberdeen. Businesses aiming to build capacity in facilitating anonymous support services would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Anonymous Report & Support Services

Notice Description

Award of Contract via Single Source Justification for the Provision of Anonymous Report & Support Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract via Single Source Justification for the Provision of Anonymous Report & Support Services

Procurement Information

Award of Contract via Single Source Justification for the Provision of Anonymous Report & Support Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830521
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554713
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48170000 - Compliance software package

48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM)

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
George St/Harbour
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CULTURE SHIFT COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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