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CIPD Course Delivery Programme

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

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25 Jun 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "CIPD Course Delivery Programme", was managed by North East Scotland College, a body governed by public law dedicated to education, located in Aberdeen City, UKM50. This contracting process falls under the services category and involves the delivery of CIPD courses within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The procurement stage has been completed as of 25th June 2026, with the contract being awarded on the same date. The procedure used was a limited procurement method without prior publication, utilising a single source justification.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the education sector, particularly those specialising in Human Resources and professional course delivery. The successful supplier, Horizons (Ord) Limited, is classified as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), which highlights the accessibility of the tender for smaller businesses. Such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and create new revenue streams within the regional education market. Professional training providers adept in curriculum delivery would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CIPD Course Delivery Programme

Notice Description

Award of Contract via Single Source Justification for the provision of CIPD Course Delivery Programme to the College

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of Contract via Single Source Justification for the provision of CIPD Course Delivery Programme to the College

Procurement Information

Award of Contract via Single Source Justification for the provision of CIPD Course Delivery Programme to the College

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835671
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558766
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

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20263 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HORIZONS (ORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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