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title: "Award of CE-201-25-B4 Provision of a Primary and Secondary standardised Assessment Product 2"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825981"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Award of CE-201-25-B4 Provision of a Primary and Secondary standardised Assessment Product 2

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825981

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has undertaken the procurement process for the "Award of CE-201-25-B4 Provision of a Primary and Secondary Standardised Assessment Product 2," situated in the educational software development services industry. This contract was awarded without competitive tendering under the procurement method of direct award. The primary location related to this procurement is Ayr, Scotland, as managed by South Ayrshire Council. The award of this contract, valued at £118,440, was finalised on 20 March 2026, with Renaissance being the designated supplier. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, following the completion of the tender initiation process. NHS Highland and Pertemps Medical Limited also featured as involved parties, highlighting a collaborative network, although South Ayrshire Council remains the primary buying authority.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational software development services. Companies with expertise in developing and providing assessment products for primary and secondary education will find this type of contract particularly beneficial. As the procurement method was a direct award, there was no competitive bidding. This favours businesses that have established relationships with the council, or those looking to solidify their presence in such government contracts. Being selected as a supplier by a public sector entity like South Ayrshire Council also provides reputational advantages and networking opportunities, enhancing a company's portfolio in specialised educational products.

## Notice

Provision of a Primary and Secondary Standardised Assessment Product

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552164 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,440 |
| 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 | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; NHS FIFE; NHS HIGHLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |
| Local authority | South Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Ayr West |
| Westminster constituency | Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BINN GROUP; HARVEY NASH; PERTEMPS MEDICAL; RENAISSANCE; SHARP BUSINESS SYSTEMS; SKIP UNITS; STANDARD BIOTOOLS; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WILL RUDD DAVIDSON (EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 14:24 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552164

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

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