--- title: "Award of PKC13470 Consultancy Support for the Pathways Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797448" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797448" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797448.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797448.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-11" --- # Award of PKC13470 Consultancy Support for the Pathways Project Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797448 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797448) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000797448.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Award of PKC13470 Consultancy Support for the Pathways Project" was led by Perth & Kinross Council, located in Perth, Scotland. This process pertains to the services industry, specifically focusing on procurement consultancy services, as classified under CPV code 79418000. The tender, tagged as an award, was initiated to appoint a consultant to develop business cases compliant with HM Treasury Green Book standards. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 6th November 2025. The tender process began with a tender period starting on the same date. Perth & Kinross Council's strategic objective is to enhance its capabilities in skills and employability through this consultancy service. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to skills, employability, and economic development. Companies experienced in crafting detailed and strategic business cases, particularly those familiar with governmental and treasury compliance standards, would find this contract advantageous. With a substantial budget of £30,000, businesses capable of providing comprehensive consultancy and facilitating robust project outcomes stand to benefit. Suppliers with a strong track record in such strategic projects are well-suited to compete, making this an attractive prospect for consultancies aiming to establish or enhance their presence in the public sector. ## Notice Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) is seeking to appoint a consultant with knowledge of the skills and employability landscape as well as experience and track record of developing HM Treasury Green Book compliant business cases.The appointed consultant will be required to develop the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) and subsequent Outline Business Case (OBC) and Full Business Case (FBC) through to their final approval. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532314 | | 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 | 11 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £30,000 | | 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 | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; BORDERS COLLEGE; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FOOD STANDARDS SCOTLAND (FSS); FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE; HANOVER (SCOTLAND) HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; THE STATE HOSPITALS BOARD FOR SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE | | Locality | STORNOWAY | | Post town | Outer Hebrides | | Postcode | HS1 2BW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Midstocket/Rosemount | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 32 | | Supplier names | ACE TAXIS PERTH; AGILICO (SCOTLAND) LIMITED (MAIN CONTACT; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; BELL GROUP; BIFFA WASTE SERVICES; CCG (SCOTLAND; DAVID ALFORD, FORESTRY & GRASS CONTRACTOR; E. A. ELLISON; EKOS; EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; HARVEY NASH; HIGHLAND GROUNDCARE; INTERTEK NTA; J & M MURDOCH & SON; LORIEN RESOURCING; MCSENCE COMMUNICATION; MPMH CONSTRUCTION; NBS ENTERPRISES; OLM SYSTEMS; PROMOTE YOUR SCHOOL; R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS; RICHARD IRVIN FM; RYDER ARCHITECTURE; SECURESHRED SCOTLAND; SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS; THE JR GROUP; THE LINES BETWEEN; VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY; VENESKY BROWN; WATERS; YNG MEDIA GROUP LTD OPERATING AS SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2025 at 11:50 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532314 ## Notice URLs - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk - http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ - http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk - http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk - http://www.hanover.scot - http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotborders.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.tsh.scot.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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