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C002206 Developing Workforce Digital Confidence and Capability programme

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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24 Aug 2026 at 15:38

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Summary of the contracting process

Public Services Delivery Scotland is procuring specialist education and training services to develop digital confidence and capability across its workforce. The programme covers digital, data and artificial intelligence skills, helping staff use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively in their roles. Four service areas are included: an Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme; a Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme; a Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives; and an Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module. The work is delivered across Scotland. This opportunity suits providers of professional education, workforce development, digital skills training, artificial intelligence training, leadership development, or related advisory and learning services. The procurement is classified as education and training services.

The process has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Bids are submitted electronically in English, with no variants allowed. The tender deadline is 25 September 2026 at 13:00, when bids are also opened and the award period begins. Each of the four lots has a contract duration of 1,170 days, with an option to extend by two further 12-month periods. Bids must remain valid for 90 days after submission. Evaluation is weighted 70% technical quality and 30% price for every lot. Suppliers must provide the names and qualifications of staff proposed for delivery. The requirement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement, and community benefits form part of the requirement.

This opportunity is relevant to organisations with demonstrable capability in designing and delivering specialist digital, data and artificial intelligence learning programmes. Providers may be well placed to compete where they can support learners at different levels, from applied digital users and practitioners to executives requiring strategic leadership development. Relevant experience includes workforce-wide skills programmes, practical application of emerging technologies, responsible and safe use of artificial intelligence, digital leadership, and training for health and care professionals. Bidders need staff whose names and qualifications can be provided, so a suitably qualified delivery team is important. The four lots allow providers to target a particular capability area. Organisations should also be prepared to deliver the community benefits associated with the requirement and to evidence the technical quality of their proposed approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C002206 Developing Workforce Digital Confidence and Capability programme

Notice Description

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 1 Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme Lot 2 Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme Lot 3 Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives Lot 4 Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module

Lot Information

Lot 1 Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 1 Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x12 months

Lot 2 Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 2 Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme

Renewal: Option to extend for 2x12 months

Lot 3 Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 3 Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives

Renewal: Option to extend for 2x12 months

Lot 4 Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 4 Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module

Renewal: Option to extend for 2x12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ead5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080475-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training 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 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20265 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
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
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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