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C002198 - Delivery of Incredible Years Parenting Programme Training & Materials

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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22 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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01 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland commissioned delivery of Incredible Years parenting programme training and associated materials. The service covers training delivered through the Incredible Years programme and the supply or use of its proprietary materials, for activity in Scotland. This is a specialist education and family-support service rather than a general training contract. The relevant service classification is CPV 80000000, covering education and training services. The buyer is The Common Services Agency, commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland), based in Edinburgh. The requirement is tied to the Incredible Years programme, whose training is coordinated internationally by The Incredible Years Inc. and delivered through its trainer and mentor network.

The procurement has been completed and the contract is active. PSD Scotland used a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, relying on the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, under Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was signed on 30 June 2026 and is anticipated to start in July 2026, with a 45-month term. Its maximum value is £225,601 excluding VAT. The contract was awarded to The Incredible Years Inc., based in Seattle, USA. There was one bid, submitted electronically by a non-EU overseas supplier. The award basis allocated equal weight to technical quality and commercial cost, at 50% each. The procurement had one lot.

This award demonstrates a tightly controlled market for programme-specific parenting training and materials, where ownership of intellectual property and authorisation to use the programme are decisive. A credible future competitor would need certified Incredible Years mentors and trainers, the formal ability to deliver the programme using its materials, and access to a suitably experienced trainer network. Providers should also be able to deliver consistent training across Scotland and manage the supporting materials required by the programme. The buyer accepted an overseas specialist supplier and received a single bid, indicating that recognised programme status and exclusive delivery rights matter more here than broad general-training capability. Organisations with complementary family-support expertise but without programme certification would be poorly placed for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C002198 - Delivery of Incredible Years Parenting Programme Training & Materials

Notice Description

PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA) for the delivery of training and materials. Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials. It is anticipated the contract will start July 2026 with an estimated contract value over the next 45 months of circa 225,601 GBP maximum (ex VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - reg 33(b) (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Incredible Years Training is coordinated via The Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA). Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials.

Procurement Information

PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - reg 33(b) (iii) the protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights. Incredible Years Training is coordinated via The Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA). Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836030
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
Large

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
£225,601 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Incredible Years Inc.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559183
    C002198 - Delivery of Incredible Years Parenting Programme Training & Materials - PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA) for the delivery of training and materials. Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials. It is anticipated the contract will start July 2026 with an estimated contract value over the next 45 months of circa 225,601 GBP maximum (ex VAT).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560705
    C002198 - Delivery of Incredible Years Parenting Programme Training & Materials - PSD Scotland intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to Incredible Years, Inc. (based in Seattle, USA) for the delivery of training and materials. Incredible Years has a network of trainers around the world. Only certified Incredible Years Mentors and Trainers can deliver Incredible Years trainings using Incredible Years materials. It is anticipated the contract will start July 2026 with an estimated contract value over the next 45 months of circa 225,601 GBP maximum (ex VAT).

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