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title: "Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799870"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education

Buyer: BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799870

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## Summary

Bòrd na Gàidhlig recently awarded a contract for an "Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education". This procurement process, initiated using an open procedure, was in the services category, focusing on Gaelic Language Development. The process reached the award stage on 22 July 2025, following the tender period that ended on 17 June 2025. The main location for this contract is Scotland, with a specific focus on the UKM region. The procurement involved the collaboration of significant entities such as the University of Edinburgh and sought to explore models of collaboration among local authorities to enhance educational provisions.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, particularly those with experience in language development and educational strategy. Large-scale firms like Rannsachadh is Comhairleachadh, which successfully secured this contract alongside the University of Edinburgh, are ideally suited participants due to their capacity and expertise in managing complex, multi-party projects. Smaller enterprises with innovative approaches in educational consultancy may find similar future opportunities to extend their service offerings and establish themselves within this niche market.

## Notice

Bord na Gaidhlig acknowledges the current contrast in provision of Gaelic-medium secondary education (GMSE) compared with Gaelic-medium primary education, and is seeking support to develop recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities to better meet the needs of families opting for GME provision. Experienced contractors are invited to tender for provision of an options appraisal for inter-local authority collaboration models in the provision of Gaelic-medium education at secondary school level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535183 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,750 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Morningside |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RANNSACHADH IS COMHAIRLEACHADH; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535183
- 27 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531159

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531159&idx=1
  27th May 2025 - PR25-03 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY531159&idx=2
  27th May 2025 - Tender eligibility questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531159
  Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education - Bord na Gaidhlig acknowledges the current contrast in provision of Gaelic-medium secondary education (GMSE) compared with Gaelic-medium primary education, and is seeking support to develop recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities to better meet the needs of families opting for GME provision. Experienced contractors are invited to tender for provision of an options appraisal for inter-local authority collaboration models in the provision of Gaelic-medium education at secondary school level.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535183
  Options Appraisal for inter-Local Authority Collaboration in the Delivery of Gaelic-medium Secondary Education - Bord na Gaidhlig acknowledges the current contrast in provision of Gaelic-medium secondary education (GMSE) compared with Gaelic-medium primary education, and is seeking support to develop recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities to better meet the needs of families opting for GME provision. Experienced contractors are invited to tender for provision of an options appraisal for inter-local authority collaboration models in the provision of Gaelic-medium education at secondary school level.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gaidhlig.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799870
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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