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15 Dec 2025 at 10:47

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18 Mar 2025 at 09:59

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Sports Council, trading as sportscotland, is leading an initiative titled the "sportscotland Learning and Development Framework" focused on e-learning services within the education and training sector across Scotland. The procurement process employed an open procedure and has concluded with the award and contract stage. The framework, slated to commence in June 2025, encompasses seven key areas of learning and development, each been awarded to multiple suppliers across various lots, including areas such as communication skills and leadership development. The procurement spans a two-year period with potential extensions and is covered under the GPA, indicating international cooperation standards. The procurement activity took place in the UKM region, with an initial tender deadline extended to accommodate the Easter break, demonstrating flexibility in the schedule.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and development. Suppliers were required to demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality e-learning solutions across multiple subject matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises have been actively involved, reflecting competitive participation. Businesses with expertise in driving business success in sport, enhancing communication skills, and leadership development are well-suited for these opportunities. Participation in this framework allows companies to expand their footprint within the public sector and collaborate with sportscotland, a key stakeholder in the national sports agenda, thus offering strategic growth avenues for businesses engaged in the education and training industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

sportscotland Learning and Development Framework

Notice Description

sportscotland is the national agency for sport. We are the lead agency for the development of sport in Scotland. sportscotland is seeking to establish a multi Supplier Learning and Development Framework comprising of suitably qualified and experienced Suppliers to provide training and learning and development opportunities across a wide range of subject material to partner organisations across Scotland. This project covers seven main areas (Lots) of learning and development: Lot 1: Driving business success in sport Lot 2: Enhancing communication skills Lot 3: Developing personal effectiveness skills Lot 4: Meeting Community Needs Lot 5: Leadership Development Lot 6: Moving to Inclusion Lot 7: Non-core services Tenderers may bid for one or more Lots and should indicate at the start of their submission which Lots they are bidding for. Any successful appointments on the Framework (Lots 1-6) will automatically result in placement on Lot 7. It is anticipated that the contract will commence in June 2025 for a period of two years with two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each. As part of the scored Tender submission, Suppliers will be required to demonstrate how they intend to deliver elements within each Lot they are bidding for.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Driving business success in sport

As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief. Additional information: As per ITT

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each

Lot 2: Enhancing communication skills

As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief. Additional information: As per ITT

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each

Lot 3: Developing personal effectiveness skills

As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief. Additional information: As per ITT

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each

Lot 4: Meeting community needs

As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief. Additional information: As per ITT

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each

Lot 5: Leadership development

As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief. Additional information: As per ITT

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each

Lot 6: Moving to inclusion

As per ITT Section 2 - Project Brief. Additional information: As per ITT

Renewal: Two optional extension periods of up to 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082797-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,144,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,144,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£770,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Scottish Sports Council trading as sportscotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 1DA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Actify Training and Technology CIC

Cosensa Learning and Development

Elite Training and Consultancy (Scotland) Ltd

Equity Coach

Firstport

LLSE Community Interest Company Ltd

Leaderbeing

Plan4Sport

St Andrews Management Centre Ltd

Tara McGregor and Associates

The Social Marketing Gateway

UK Body Talk

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