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title: "Award of CE-207-25-B3 EVOLVE Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme (2)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826633"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-26"
---

# Award of CE-207-25-B3 EVOLVE Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme (2)

Buyer: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826633

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## Summary

South Ayrshire Council has awarded the contract titled "Award of CE-207-25-B3 EVOLVE Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme (2)" within the education and training services industry category. The award process is past the procurement stage, having reached the 'Award' stage on 26th March 2026. The contract employs a direct procurement method, meaning it was awarded to a single supplier, Voluntary Action South Ayrshire, without competition. This programme aims to provide paid work experience and is based in Ayr, Scotland. The contract follows Light Touch Regime principles under the public contracts (Scotland) regulations 2015, with a total value of £156,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in delivering education and training services to expand their operations in Scotland. Although this specific contract was awarded directly and does not introduce competition, similar programmes may become available, encouraging the formation of partnerships within the third sector to support workforce development. Organisations in the education and training industry, particularly those focused on social services or involved in the third sector, would be well-placed to pursue related opportunities, which seek to bolster employment via paid work experience schemes.

## Notice

EVOLVE - Third Sector Paid Work Experience Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552580 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; NHS FIFE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT; STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY SCOTLAND; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | 19 |
| Supplier names | ESRI (UK; GOSTA TRAINING; HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS; HARPER MACLEOD; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; JACKSON TRAWLS; JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS; LOCHLIE CONSTRUCTION; METPREP; PANDAPRINT; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; STANDARD BIOTOOLS; THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE TRUST BOARD TRADING AS THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE; TRAVELERS INS; VALTECH; VENESKY BROWN; VOLUNTARY ACTION SOUTH AYRSHIRE; ZURICH MUNICIPAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 14:16 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552580

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

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