---
title: "Award of Negotiation Support"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562147"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562147.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-05-31"
---

# Award of Negotiation Support

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562147

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Award of Negotiation Support" is led by the Scottish Government, with a focus on facilitating dialogue and negotiations between trade unions and Colleges Scotland Employers Association. This service falls under the business consultancy sector and is located in Edinburgh. The tender period commenced on 2nd November 2018 and concluded on 1st November 2019. An award amounting to £50,000 was made to Strathesk Resolutions, with the contract signed on 1st November 2018, marking the critical dates within this tender's lifecycle.

This procurement opportunity could significantly benefit consultancy firms that specialise in negotiation or mediation services, particularly those with experience in public sector or educational environments. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in facilitating productive discussions and fostering communication between varied stakeholders will find themselves well-positioned to thrive in this market. With only one bid submitted, there is a considerable potential for other suppliers to enter this field and contribute to improving interactions in educational settings.

## Notice

To assist in the negotiation process between the lecturing and non-support staff trade unions and Colleges Scotland Employers Association,on behalf of the Directorate for Advanced Learning and Science, facilitating talks to improve interaction between the parties, encourage effective communication and respectful dialogue, help identify options for progress and work with the parties to move discussions forwards for up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355609 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HARVEY NASH; PARITY; SALTIRE ROOFING & BUILDING; STRATHESK RESOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 31 May 2019 at 10:23 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355609

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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