---
title: "CM0930 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Registration and Welcome Packs"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000824252"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-24"
---

# CM0930 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Registration and Welcome Packs

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000824252

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has concluded the procurement process for the "CM0930 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Registration and Welcome Packs" with an award contract announced on 24 February 2026. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through a limited procedure, specifically executed without prior publication of a call for competition due to exclusive rights held by The Award Scheme Ltd. The Council operates from its headquarters at Waverley Court, Edinburgh, notably servicing secondary schools within the region UKM75. The contract, valued at £100,000, was signed on 13 February 2026, covering welcome packs for registered students and the necessary licencing for Duke of Edinburgh programmes.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational programmes and support services, particularly those capable of delivering customised materials for student engagement. Although the contract was limited to The Award Scheme Ltd due to intellectual property rights, similar businesses could seek potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities. The contract may inspire other educational service providers to engage with regional authorities for future tenders, fostering growth through strategic partnerships especially relevant for small to medium-sized enterprises with similar expertise or assets.

## Notice

Welcome packs for registered students to City of Edinburgh Council Secondary Schools and appropriate licencing of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programmes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Welcome packs for registered students to City of Edinburgh Council Secondary Schools and appropriate licencing of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programmes

### Procurement Information

The contract can only be performed by The Award Scheme Ltd as they hold the rights to the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The contract is below the Social and Specific threshold of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550229 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 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 | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | THE AWARD SCHEME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550229

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550229
  CM0930 Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Registration and Welcome Packs - Welcome packs for registered students to City of Edinburgh Council Secondary Schools and appropriate licencing of Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme programmes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000824252

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