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Procurement, Commercial and Sustainable Training Framework

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 16:30

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 Procurement, Commercial and Sustainable Training Framework is spearheaded by the Scottish Government, aiming to enhance the professionalisation of public procurement in Scotland. This framework targets education and training services within the services industry category and is primarily located in the UKM region. The procurement process follows an open procedure, planned to support the Scottish Ministers and other public bodies with tailored learning and development opportunities. The process has moved through stages from planning to tender issuance and award decision, although the most recent status marks the framework as cancelled as of March 2026. Key dates included planning in August 2025 and tender updates in November 2025, with no current deadlines for submission.

This framework represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in procurement, commercial skills, and sustainable practices. Businesses with capabilities in delivering flexible and remote learning methods, such as courses, workshops, and eLearning packages, could find lucrative growth potential. Companies familiar with Scottish procurement legislation and policies stand to benefit greatly by contributing tailored services that align with the national standards and strategic goals. The initiative to professionalise procurement in Scotland offers opportunities for providers to develop and deliver innovative training solutions, ultimately supporting the development of procurement competencies across various competency levels.

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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/020110-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
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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