--- title: "Unconscious Bias Training" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Unconscious Bias Training Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564.json) ## Summary Argyll and Bute Council has announced the completion of the procurement process for Unconscious Bias Training courses aimed at their employees. The contract, awarded through an open procedure, sought to enhance awareness of unconscious biases impacting workplace behaviours and relationships. The training, classified under General Public Services (CPV codes 80510000 and 80511000), will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, targeting employees within the UKM region. The procurement phases included a tender stage ending on 4th December 2024, followed by an award stage on the same day, with contract signing on 7th February 2025 and subsequent delivery from January 6, 2025, to March 31, 2026. This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in corporate training, particularly those with expertise in online delivery platforms like Microsoft Teams. Companies that excel in developing and delivering interactive and effective training modules, and can manage small group sessions (up to 12 participants) within limited time slots, would be well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on professional development services will find this tender appealing as it aligns with their capacity and expertise, as indicated by the successful bid from In Equilibrium, an SME based in Dunfermline. ## Notice Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Unconscious Bias training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. The aim of the training is to increase awareness of potentially harmful biases which in turn affects attitudes, behaviours, and relationships within the workplace. ### 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=FEB523622 | | 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=FEB523622 - 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518525 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518525&idx=5 27th November 2024 - Unconscious Bias Training Invitation to Quote ITQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518525&idx=6 27th November 2024 - Unconscious Bias Training Invitation to Quote ITQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518525&idx=4 25th November 2024 - Unconscious Bias Training Invitation to Quote ITQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518525&idx=2 20th November 2024 - Unconscious Bias Training Invitation to Quote ITQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518525&idx=3 19th November 2024 - Selection Question Bidder Experience Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518525&idx=1 18th November 2024 - Unconscious Bias Training Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518525 Unconscious Bias Training - Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Unconscious Bias training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. The aim of the training is to increase awareness of potentially harmful biases which in turn affects attitudes, behaviours, and relationships within the workplace. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523622 Unconscious Bias Training - Argyll and Bute Council is seeking to procure Unconscious Bias training courses for employees to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. The aim of the training is to increase awareness of potentially harmful biases which in turn affects attitudes, behaviours, and relationships within the workplace. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783564. 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