---
title: "Award of Review of PSD Scotland Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829311"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Award of Review of PSD Scotland Programme

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829311

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for the "Award of Review of PSD Scotland Programme." This contract falls under the "services" industry category, particularly focusing on auditing services. The process employs a direct procurement method, meaning it was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The contract was awarded to Valuta, based in Brechin, for conducting a Gate 0 Review (Strategic Assessment) of the PSD Scotland Programme. This procurement process is characterized by its streamlined approach, bypassing competitive bidding, and is managed by the Directorate for Nursing at the Scottish Government.

This tender presents minimal opportunities for broader business growth, given its direct award nature. However, it offers significant benefits for specialised consulting firms, particularly those adept in audit and strategic assessment within government frameworks. Such direct contracts are well-suited for businesses specialising in niche consulting services, allowing them to demonstrate expertise and foster relationships with governmental bodies. Companies with insights into public sector programmes and those with established credibility in strategic evaluations will find such opportunities advantageous for strengthening their consultancy portfolios.

## Notice

One external adviser to carry out the role of review team leader for a Gate 0 Review (Strategic Assessment) of the PSD Scotland Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555483 |
| 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 | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,455 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | DAVID HARDIE ENGINEERING; FORBES LESLIE NETWORK LTD T/A FLN CONSULTING ENGINEERS; LEICA GEOSYSTEMS; NORTHSTAR MEDIA; PULSE FITNESS; QUO IMUS LIMITED (TRADING AS QI CONSULTING; S&P GLOBAL MARKET INTELLIGENCE; UK DIVING SERVICES; VALUTA; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 14:06 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555483

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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