---
title: "Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826561"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826561

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council, located in Ayr, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment. This procurement process focused on the education industry, emphasising general public services and occurred without a prior call for competition, adhering to the Light Touch Regime (LTR) principles as per the public contracts regulations in Scotland. The procurement stage for this contract is in the award stage as of 13 March 2026, with the contract signed on 10 March 2024. The services are to be delivered within the region UKM94.

This tender presents businesses, particularly those engaged in educational services, with the opportunity to explore the delivery of professional development courses, contributing to regional skills enhancement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like The Tell Organisation, which has been awarded this contract, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The procurement method was limited, ensuring focused opportunities for suppliers offering niche services. With a contract value of £51,000 GBP, it allows businesses to enhance their portfolio and establish strong partnerships with regional authorities.

## Notice

Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

### Procurement Information

Award of this social and other specific services contract in which Light Touch Regime (LTR) principles are applied in accordnace with regulations 74-76 of the public contracts (scotland) regulations 2015. Advertising the contract would result in the loss of a linked service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551706 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| 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 | TLM94 South Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE TELL ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551706

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551706
  Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment - Provision of a Professional Development Award in Supported Employment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826561

## Provenance

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