--- title: "Neurodiversity Awareness Training" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Neurodiversity Awareness Training Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK, has completed the procurement process for providing Neurodiversity Awareness training courses to its employees. The contract was awarded on 7th February 2025 to In Equilibrium, a company based in Dunfermline, UK. The training is set to be conducted online via Microsoft Teams, covering up to 12 employees per session with six sessions in total. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, indicating a competitive tendering process that commenced with a tender notice on 18th November 2024 and concluded with contract signing in February 2025. The primary industry category is "General Public Services" under the CPV codes 80510000 and 80511000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in corporate training, particularly those with expertise in neurodiversity. SME training providers, in particular, would have been well-suited to compete given the specific needs for specialised knowledge and the delivery format via Microsoft Teams. Winning such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio, credibility, and visibility in the public sector, opening up future opportunities for similar training projects. The procurement is a testament to the council's commitment to inclusive practices and upskilling its workforce, which can translate to ongoing business prospects in employee development and diversity programmes. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Neurodiversity Awareness training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The successful vendor will require to provide this training online via Microsoft Teams, for up to 12 employees at a time. Each training session is to be delivered within half of a working day to participants. Argyll and Bute Council are looking to offer 6 training session over the course of the agreed contract period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523621 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IN EQUILIBRIUM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80511000 - Staff training services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523621 - 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518519 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518519&idx=6 27th November 2024 - Neurodiversity Training Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518519&idx=7 27th November 2024 - Neurodiversity Training Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518519&idx=5 25th November 2024 - Neurodiversity Training Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518519&idx=4 25th November 2024 - Neurodiversity Training Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518519&idx=1 20th November 2024 - Neurodiversity Training Invitation to Quote (ITQ) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518519&idx=3 19th November 2024 - Selection Question Bidder Experience Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518519&idx=2 18th November 2024 - Neurodiversity Training Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518519 Neurodiversity Awareness Training - Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Neurodiversity Awareness training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523621 Neurodiversity Awareness Training - Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Neurodiversity Awareness training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783560 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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