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title: "Process Improvement Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e264"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
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# Process Improvement Consultant

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e264

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## Summary

Scottish Borders Council is involved in a public procurement process seeking to appoint a Process Improvement Consultant to aid in organisational transformation. This process falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services and is classified as a services contract. The procurement uses an open procedure, and the contract is valued at GBP 100,000. It is located in the UKM91 region with key activities expected to improve strategic alignment and compliance with Council procurement standards. The tender phase ended on 17th December 2025, followed by an award phase beginning the same day. The award was officially concluded on 27th January 2026, with Dapa Delta Ltd securing the contract, marking the process as complete.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly appealing to SMEs specializing in business consultancy, process improvement, and organisational development. The focus on organisational transformation initiatives within a regional authority highlights prospects for companies capable of delivering quality consultancy services, with an emphasis on quality over price (60% quality rating). Businesses involved in renewable consultancy engagements stand to benefit, with scope for contract extension based on performance against KPIs and service demand. This forms a rich opportunity landscape for firms positioned to deliver strategic value through process optimisation and alignment with public sector objectives.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) were seeking Bidder responses to appoint an experienced Process Improvement Consultant to support organisational transformation initiatives. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to analyse, redesign, and optimise key business processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with Council procurement standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) were seeking Bidder responses to appoint an experienced Process Improvement Consultant to support organisational transformation initiatives. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to analyse, redesign, and optimise key business processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with Council procurement standards.

Renewal: A 1 X 1-year extension is available however, extension of the contract beyond the initial one-year term of the contract will be dependent on achieving satisfactory performance against the KPIs and a continued requirement for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007017-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAPA DELTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007017-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074361-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815908
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/jedburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

## Provenance

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