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title: "Workshop Facilitation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821093"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Workshop Facilitation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821093

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Workshop Facilitation" within the education sector, specifically under the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The procurement, conducted under the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework (MCF4), aimed to appoint a supplier to facilitate workshops across 12 units from January to March. The procurement method was an open procedure with the contract awarded on 21st January 2026. Located in Edinburgh, the contract includes the potential for service expansion to other university colleges and an extension option of up to 12 months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in educational consultancy services. Large-scale enterprises like PA Consulting Services Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to the scope and potential future modifications outlined. The workshop facilitation project requires expertise in course evaluation and report generation, providing significant potential for further engagement with the University of Edinburgh and similar educational institutions.

## Notice

The University conducted a mini-competition under Lot 3 of the CCS Management Consultancy Framework (MCF4) to award a contract for Workshop Facilitation services. The contract has been awarded to a sole supplier to provide the services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has awarded a contract for facilitate workshops for the University. The consultant is required to facilitate a series of workshops on 12 units of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) from January to March. The consultant is required to facilitate workshops reviewing courses against agreed metrics and methodology provided to produce individual reports for each school with a workable and immediately implementable set of recommendations. This project has potential to extend beyond the initial College to other University Colleges. This has been included within the specification.

Options: The University has included the option to extend the contract for a period of up to 12 months. The project has the potential to extend beyond the initial focus area and extend the delivery of workshop facilitation for additional Colleges in the university. The details of which have been included in the initial specification to cover any potential future modifications to contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549095 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £197,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549095

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549095
  Workshop Facilitation - The University conducted a mini-competition under Lot 3 of the CCS Management Consultancy Framework (MCF4) to award a contract for Workshop Facilitation services. The contract has been awarded to a sole supplier to provide the services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000821093

## Provenance

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