Planning

Inclusive Recruitment Workshops for Managers

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process aimed at sourcing a specialist provider to deliver "Inclusive Recruitment Workshops for Managers". The project falls under the industry category of general public services and is geographically targeted within Edinburgh and its boundaries. The procurement is intended to enhance the recruitment capabilities within local government and teaching sectors through bespoke training sessions. Potential providers are invited to engage in market consultations until 10th July 2026, with further notice expected by 20th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for training providers specialising in equalities, diversity, and unconscious bias workshops. Companies with a proven track record in delivering face-to-face and online training sessions, especially those familiar with executive and senior management tiers, would be particularly well-suited to participate. The high demand for approximately 20-25 full-day workshops annually, along with the requirement for co-designing the curriculum with the Council's HR team, makes this an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector training landscape. Participation in this market engagement offers invaluable insights and positioning for future tender submission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inclusive Recruitment Workshops for Managers

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) is seeking to procure a specialist equalities training provider having the relevant knowledge, expertise and experience to co-design and deliver bespoke Inclusive Recruitment workshops for managers. The workshops will be a requirement for hiring managers prior to undertaking recruitment (Local Government and Teaching).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is for market engagement. The contracting authority wishes to gauge market capacity and identify potential providers with demonstrable experience in delivering inclusive recruitment training workshops to executive or senior management tiers. Training Providers must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of delivering face-to-face inclusive recruitment in person workshops, unconscious bias, or diversity leadership workshops. Key Requirements -Design: Collaborative co-design with the Council's Human Resources (HR) team to align with relevant Council policies, procedure and culture. -Volume: Approx. 20-25 full-day workshops a year (up to 4 years) -Delivery: Delivery is In-person; with approximately 6 online sessions per year to account for accessibility. Market Engagement Questions Q1. Tell us a bit about your organisation and your experience in the delivery of the required training workshops. (max 250 words) Q2. Do you have any other comments or general suggestions that the Council should consider as part of the procurement of these services? (max 250 words) Participation or non-participation in this preliminary market consultation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage on any supplier in any subsequent competitive tendering exercise. Responses will be handled in strict confidence. This PIN does not constitute a commitment to tender or a guarantee that a contract will be awarded. The Council shall not be liable for any costs incurred by potential training providers in responding to this notice or participating in any subsequent engagement.. E-mail: jacqueline.burns@ediburgh.gov.uk with your question responses no later than 2.00 pm on 10th July 2026. No other responses will be accepted after this date and time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834024
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557867
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80532000 - Management training services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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