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TenderUpdate

15 May 2026 at 11:34

TenderUpdate

09 Apr 2026 at 14:01

Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 08:45

Planning

12 Jan 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Scape Procure Scotland Ltd, operating from Edinburgh, is conducting a procurement process to establish a framework agreement titled "SPS007 - SCAPE Scotland Corporate Services Framework." This framework, classified under business and management consultancy and related services, involves services across advisory, legal, and audit categories, with a substantial total value allocation of £300 million. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage with recent updates as of 15th May 2026, allows companies, consortia, or joint ventures to apply, necessitating the formation of a single legal entity prior to the contract award. Key dates include a submission deadline on 5th June 2026 and invitations to tender scheduled for dispatch on 17th August 2026. The procurement method follows a restricted procedure under the European legislation 32014L0024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in management consultancy, technology, data advisory, legal, and audit services. It is an ideal fit for established businesses or consortia capable of meeting the high annual turnover requirements of up to £50 million for advisory services. Engaging in this framework can provide firms with access to a wide range of public sector clients across Scotland, fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing market presence. The selective procurement method and high-value lot allocations imply excellent prospects for quality bidders who can deliver on price and quality criteria, thus encouraging competition among well-equipped service providers ready to operate on a national scale within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SPS007 - SCAPE Scotland Corporate Services Framework

Notice Description

Scape Procure Scotland Limited (trading as SCAPE Scotland) is establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Corporate Services throughout Scotland. Framework has the following lotting structure: Group A (Lots 1 - 2): Advisory Services (100,000,000.00 GBP per lot, 200,000,000.00 GBP total) Group B (Lots 3 - 4): Legal Services (30,000,000.00 GBP per lot, 60,000,000.00 GBP total) Group C (Lots 5 - 6): Audit Services (20,000,000.00 GBP per lot, 40,000,000.00 GBP total) Each group contains two identical lots. Group A (Lots 1 - 2) includes the following categories: - Management Consultancy - Technology, Digital and Data Advisory - Finance and Accounting - Sustainability Group B (Lots 3 - 4) includes one category, being Legal Services. Group C (Lots 5 - 6) includes one category, being Audit Services. The annual turnover requirements for each Lot are as follows: Group A (Lots 1 - 2): 50,000,000.00 GBP per annum Group B (Lots 3 - 4): 25,000,000.00 GBP per annum Group C (Lots 5 - 6): 10,000,000.00 GBP per annum SCAPE Scotland is establishing a framework agreement for the initial period of four (4) years with an option to extend by one (1) year which will run consecutively. The maximum duration is five (5) years which is subject to the discretion of SCAPE Scotland. Applications are welcome from companies, consortium or joint ventures. Such parties must form a single legal entity prior to contract award in order to enter into contract. A maximum of 5 bidders will be invited to ITT stage. One supplier shall be appointed to each lot. This framework agreement is available for use by the public sector bodies (and their statutory successors) cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and additionally listed in the published Corrigendum to this notice and online at: https://scape-scotland.co.uk/site-information/framework-usage-eligibility. Due to character limitations, this Contract Notice will be followed by a Corrigendum to ensure the mention of all public sector bodies eligible to use the Framework. To access this opportunity and the tender documents, potential suppliers will be required to register for free on Delta (https://www.delta-esourcing.com). Once registered, potential suppliers will be able to access the opportunity by going to the Response Manager and providing the Delta Access Code: 3DGZ68C32S

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Advisory Services

This Lot (Lot 2, Group A: Advisory Services) includes the following services: - Management Consultancy - Technology, Digital and Data Advisory - Finance, Accounting and Tax - Sustainability The value of this Lot is 100m GBP. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 50m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 66000000, financial and insurance services is deemed to include 66122000, corporate finance and venture capital services and 66171000 financial consultancy services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Lot 1 - Advisory Services

This Lot (Lot 1, Group A: Advisory Services) includes the following services: - Management Consultancy - Technology, Digital and Data Advisory - Finance, Accounting and Tax - Sustainability The value of this Lot is 100m GBP. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 50m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 66000000, financial and insurance services is deemed to include 66122000, corporate finance and venture capital services and 66171000 financial consultancy services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Lot 4 - Legal Services

This Lot (Lot 4, Group B: Legal Services) includes one category, being Legal Services. The value of this Lot is 30m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 25m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79100000, legal services is deemed to include 79110000, legal advisory and representation services and 79140000, legal advisory and information services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Lot 5 - Audit Services

This Lot (Lot 5, Group C: Audit Services) include one category, being Audit Services. The value of this Lot is 20m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 10m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79212000, auditing services is deemed to include 79212100, financial auditing services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the entirety of services within this Group directly with the exception of any Secondary services. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Lot 6 - Audit Services

This Lot (Lot 6, Group C: Audit Services) include one category, being Audit Services. The value of this Lot is 20m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 10m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79212000, auditing services is deemed to include 79212100, financial auditing services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the entirety of services within this Group directly with the exception of any Secondary services. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Lot 3 - Legal Services

This Lot (Lot 3, Group B: Legal Services) includes one category, being Legal Services. The value of this Lot is 30m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 25m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79100000, legal services is deemed to include 79110000, legal advisory and representation services and 79140000, legal advisory and information services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S

Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044843-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services

66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

66519600 - Actuarial services

66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services

72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

72322000 - Data management services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

75242000 - Public law and order services

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79211000 - Accounting services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79212500 - Accounting review services

79220000 - Fiscal services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79313000 - Performance review services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

79430000 - Crisis management services

79994000 - Contract administration services

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scape Procure Scotland Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9WJ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
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

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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