Tender

Procurement, Commercial and Sustainable Training Framework

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Nov 2025 at 14:37

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:23

Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is leading a procurement process titled "Procurement, Commercial and Sustainable Training Framework", designed to enhance the professionalisation of public procurement in Scotland. The tender, with reference SP-25-07, is classified under "Education and training services" and is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submissions set for 15th December 2025. The framework will be available for a diverse range of public bodies, including agencies, non-departmental public bodies, health boards, and educational institutions. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad participation from potential bidders. The framework is split into two lots: Procurement and Commercial Training, and Sustainable and Climate Procurement Training, both of which support the national competency levels in the procurement sector, with the contract period lasting 720 days and a potential extension option.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in procurement, sustainability, and commercial acumen. Organisations that focus on public procurement training and can deliver flexible learning methods will find this tender especially lucrative, as they will be expected to offer tailored learning solutions to Scottish Government and its bodies. By aligning with Scotland’s public procurement competency framework, businesses have the chance to play a key role in shaping the future of procurement practices in the public sector. The framework also embeds community benefits in its requirements, encouraging businesses that can contribute to social value and economic growth within Scotland. This could greatly benefit training providers able to deliver high-quality, interactive learning that meets the stipulated standards and criteria, such as quality and cost-effectiveness, as outlined in the award criteria with a 60:40 weighting toward quality over price.

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Notice Title

Procurement, Commercial and Sustainable Training Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Government has the requirement to place a Procurement Commercial and Sustainability Training Framework on behalf of the Scottish Ministers to support the professionalisation of public procurement in Scotland.

Lot Information

Procurement and Commercial Training

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) has a requirement to place a Procurement Commercial and Sustainability Training Framework on behalf of the Scottish Ministers to support the professionalisation of public procurement in Scotland. SERVICES REQUIRED: We are placing a training and development framework to provide Scottish Government and other public bodies in Scotland with tailored learning and development, grounded in the Scottish public procurement context, to build capability in the following areas. Lot 1: Procurement and Commercial Public procurement skills across a broad range of topics covering goods, services and works, including current legislation and policy relevant to Scotland, building commercial acumen, and procurement and supply chain specialisms.

Renewal: Option to extend by two 12-month periods.

Sustainable and Climate Procurement Training

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) has a requirement to place a Procurement Commercial and Sustainability Training Framework on behalf of the Scottish Ministers to support the professionalisation of public procurement in Scotland. SERVICES REQUIRED: We are placing a training and development framework to provide Scottish Government and other public bodies in Scotland with tailored learning and development, grounded in the Scottish public procurement context, to build capability in the following areas. Lot 2: Sustainable and Climate Change Procurement Training Public procurement skills specifically related to the Sustainable Procurement Duty and its associated tools and guidance under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (and any subsequent legislation), with particular regard to improving procurement capability and embedding sustainability into procurement processes.

Renewal: Option to extend by two 12-month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058d2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074433-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80430000 - Adult-education services at university level

80500000 - Training services

80532000 - Management training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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