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Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 10:37

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 09:30

Tender

17 Jan 2024 at 12:25

Tender

17 Nov 2023 at 10:15

Planning

22 Sep 2023 at 07:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is in the tender stage of establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers, focused on services within the community, social, and personal sectors. With the buyer located at 4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St, Glasgow, the DPS aims to manage a range of grants by ensuring the proper administration and distribution of funds. The system covers regions in the UK, particularly the UKM region, with key activities commencing from January 2024 and an end date anticipated in early January 2027. Prospective suppliers should complete the Single Procurement Document (SPD) and meet specific criteria to participate. The DPS, valued at approximately £42 million, operates under a selective procurement method with electronic submissions mandated through the PCS-t system. The procurement process permits extensions and commits to a comprehensive selection of qualified suppliers, ensuring the value of funding is fully realised within set frameworks.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations proficient in financial and consultancy services related to grant management. Companies specialising in efficient fund distribution, staff training, and management information reporting can leverage this contract to expand their portfolios across public procurement systems. As there is no limit on the number of suppliers for the DPS, businesses with relevant expertise, such as financial consultancy and business management, will find this an accessible and promising opportunity to engage with the Scottish Government. The tender supports business growth by providing a platform to contribute strategically to the management of substantial funding initiatives, with criteria focused on quality and price ensuring competitive participation.

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Notice Title

Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers. Potential participants must complete the SPD (Single Procurement Document) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government (SG) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified organisation with international development health partnership experience and expertise to undertake the design, delivery, and ongoing evaluation of the new Health Partnership Programme in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia (HPP). The HPP is a health programme under the Scottish Government's new International Development Fund (IDF).

Renewal: January 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009837-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,570,471 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£22,570,471 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,050,940 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 202711 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2024 - 8 Jan 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cvfm@gov.scot, michael.brydon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443619, +44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROPICAL HEALTH AND EDUCATION TRUST (THET

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