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title: "Proficiency Testing Materials"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827700"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Proficiency Testing Materials

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827700

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed the procurement process for the "Proficiency Testing Materials" contract, categorised under general public services. The contract, valued at £143,870, was awarded on 12th March 2026 to the supplier LGC, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Bury, UK. The procurement was conducted using a limited process, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, known as Direct Award. The completed contract is part of the council's efforts to ensure proficiency in testing services, with the main service delivery taking place in the Edinburgh area (region UKM75).

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in proficiency testing materials and associated services. SMEs with expertise in this niche sector can benefit from similar contracts, especially those that can navigate limited procurement processes or have established partnerships with local authorities. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, competitively priced services are well-suited for future tenders in this category, particularly in regions under the jurisdiction of the UK’s regional or local authorities like The City of Edinburgh Council.

## Notice

Award of contract for Proficiency Testing Materials

### Procurement Information

Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553512 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 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 | £143,870 |

## 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 | LGC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553512

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553512
  Proficiency Testing Materials - Award of contract for Proficiency Testing Materials

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827700

## Provenance

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