--- title: "Independent Best Value Review of Enjoy East Ren" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-10" --- # Independent Best Value Review of Enjoy East Ren Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717.json) ## Summary East Renfrewshire Council is currently in the tender stage for an Independent Best Value Review of Enjoy East Ren, seeking an experienced organisation to provide recommendations for improvement. The tender, identified by ERC000831, is part of a general public services initiative and is classified under the services category. This contract, valued at approximately £45,000, will focus on evaluating the delivery of best value in line with Audit Scotland's themes. The procurement process is facilitated through an open procedure, with the final submission deadline for bids being 19th August 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence no later than 31st August 2026, with a duration of 12 weeks, and may potentially be extended for up to 12 months at the Council’s discretion. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in conducting reviews or assessments, especially those with a background in public services or similar sectors. Companies with ISO 9001 accreditation or equivalent quality management systems are particularly well-suited to bid, given the Council's emphasis on robust project delivery and quality assurance. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio by demonstrating its capability to deliver strategic improvements within the public sector. Additionally, smaller enterprises and new start-ups with sufficient financial standing and assurance can also participate, provided they offer strong financial documentation to support their suitability. This project not only promises immediate business gains through the awarded contract but also holds the potential for extended collaboration beyond the initial term. ## Notice East Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to undertake an independent Best Value Review of Enjoy East Ren. The review will evaluate the extent to which Enjoy East Ren delivers best value in line with the definition and themes set out by Audit Scotland and will provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for ongoing improvement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to undertake an independent Best Value Review of Enjoy East Ren. The review will evaluate the extent to which Enjoy East Ren delivers best value in line with the definition and themes set out by Audit Scotland and will provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for ongoing improvement. The review should build on previous work, including the 2018 Solace in Business review and the 2020 Best Value review, and should consider the current delivery model, future service requirements, opportunities for improvement and the ongoing relationship between the Council and the Trust. The Council requires the review to be independent, proportionate, practical and capable of supporting future decision-making in relation to leisure, culture, facilities, governance, financial sustainability and community outcomes. Renewal: The Council reserve the right to extend the commission up to a total of 12 months although this is not guaranteed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561976 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | £45,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | GIFFNOCK | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G46 6UG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | East Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank | | Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561976 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561976 Independent Best Value Review of Enjoy East Ren - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to undertake an independent Best Value Review of Enjoy East Ren. The review will evaluate the extent to which Enjoy East Ren delivers best value in line with the definition and themes set out by Audit Scotland and will provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for ongoing improvement. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839717.json.