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Scottish Rural Leadership Programme

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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24 Apr 2026 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise is currently inviting tenders for the delivery of the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme, aimed at enhancing leadership capabilities across rural Scotland. The procurement is divided into two active lots: Lot 1 focuses on the core delivery of the programme, scheduled to start on 29th June 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029, while Lot 2 involves managing and facilitating the Scottish Rural Leaders Network. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under economic affairs, specifically business development consultancy services, and covers the UK region. Interested bidders must submit their electronic responses by 11:00 on 1st June 2026, with key dates including the bid opening on the same date. The process is conducted through an open procedure, implying transparent competition.

Businesses specialising in business management consultancy, innovation, leadership coaching, and event management are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity. The Scottish Rural Leadership Programme seeks suppliers capable of promoting leadership confidence and innovation, as well as managing a network of programme graduates. Companies with strong methodologies in delivering leadership initiatives and effective communication strategies will find this programme an excellent platform for expanding their services within the Scottish rural community. The contract also encourages adherence to ethical working conditions, presenting growth opportunities for businesses prioritising fair labour practices.

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Notice Title

Scottish Rural Leadership Programme

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise (SE), seeks to procure a supplier(s) to deliver the refreshed 2026-2029 Scottish Rural Leadership Programme (SRLP), split into two lots. It is anticipated that the contract for Lot 1 and Lot 2 will commence on the 29th of June 2026, with a completion date of 31st March 2029.

Lot Information

Scottish Rural Leadership Programme - Core Delivery Programme

Lot 1 - Scottish Enterprise (SE) is seeking to procure a supplier to design and deliver an annual six month Scottish Rural Leadership Programme that strengthens leadership confidence, decision making, innovation capability and business resilience across rural Scotland.

Renewal: SE will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months

Scottish Rural Leaders Network

Lot 2 - Scottish Enterprise is seeking to procure a supplier to manage, grow and actively facilitate the Scottish Rural Leaders Network, a pan Scotland community of graduates of the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme (SRLP).

Renewal: SE will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037364-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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 ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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