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Summary of the contracting process

Stirling Council, a regional authority in Scotland, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of work placements, with the contract awarded to Gateway Shared Services. The procurement, identified as "SC2526-0215," falls under the general public services category. This process, finalised on 21st July 2026, used a direct award method without prior publication, compliant with regulations permitting public sector direct awards. The initiative is designed to serve the Stirling region (UKM77), with a contract value of £160,000. The tendering process reached its completion stage, and the award was documented online for transparency and future reference.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public sector collaborations, specifically those with expertise in providing professional and educational services such as work placements. Large-scale organisations like Gateway Shared Services, which secured the contract, exemplify the kind of entities that can effectively leverage such opportunities. This process underscores the strategic advantage for businesses to position themselves for similar direct award opportunities, providing the chance to expand service portfolios and enhance regional community engagement through service delivery.

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Notice Title

Work Placements

Notice Description

Work Placements

Procurement Information

This is a Public Sector to Public Sector direct award as allowed by the regulations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560648
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STIRLING COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK7 7QA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATEWAY SHARED SERVICES

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