--- title: "Provision of Outdoor Residential, Curriculum & Duke of Edinburgh Awards Expeditions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e00b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e00b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e00b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e00b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-10" --- # Provision of Outdoor Residential, Curriculum & Duke of Edinburgh Awards Expeditions Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e00b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e00b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e00b.json) ## Summary East Renfrewshire Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of outdoor residential education services, curriculum residentials, and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions. This tender, with an estimated value of £2,740,000 excluding VAT, falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category. The contract will be divided into three lots, with the top five suppliers for each lot being awarded the contracts. The procurement employs an open procedure through the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal and is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 10 September 2026. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically and adhere to the specified submission terms. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with expertise in organising outdoor activities and expeditions. Suitable companies may include providers of adventure activities, residential educational programmes, and those certified by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority or as Expedition Approved Activity Providers. Firms with robust supply chains, offering high-quality programmes, sustainable practices, and a commitment to community benefits will find themselves in a competitive position. Emphasising fair working practices, quality of service, and adherence to safety regulations will be critical for potential suppliers aiming to secure a place in these rewarding service contracts. The contract's duration of up to 48 months (including extension options) allows for long-term growth potential for the successful bidders. ## Notice Lot 1 - Outdoor residential education visits Lot 2 - Curriculum residential Lot 3 - Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions Top 5 suppliers will be awarded to each lot after evaluation This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a one stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD (Scotland) in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this OJEU Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T. The Value shown in this notice is excluding VAT ### Lot Information Provision of Curriculum Residential Throughout the academic year, East Renfrewshire Council secondary schools including pupils with additional support needs will support pupils who wish to participate in Curriculum Residential. Additional information: Quality Weighting above are sub weights. Total Quality weighting is 60% The top 5 suppliers after evaluation will be awarded onto this lot. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The contract is for a period of 36 months with a further option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the council. Duke of Edinburgh Outdoor expeditions To deliver Duke of Edinburgh Outdoor expeditions. Additional information: Quality Weighting above are sub weights. Total Quality weighting is 60% The top 5 suppliers after evaluation will be awarded onto this lot. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The initial contract period is for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 12 month period Outdoor Residential Education Visits Outdoor Residential Education and Residential visits for Primary and Secondary schools and children with additional support needs. Additional information: Quality Weightings above are sub weights. Total Quality Weight is 60% The top 5 suppliers after evaluation will be awarded onto this lot. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Renewal: The contract is for a period of 36 months with a further option to extend for a further 1 period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075694-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | January 2030 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,740,000 | | Lots value | £2,740,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | GIFFNOCK | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G46 6UG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | East Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank | | Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075694-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/paisley-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837803 - https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/procuremenent - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00183 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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