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Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

17 Jan 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation, with a focus on establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers. This ongoing project, initiated under the tender process, has been tagged for a tender update as of 4th February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classed under CPV code 98000000, and is located in Glasgow, UK (region UKM). The procuring authority extends the DPS's duration to 8th January 2029, with electronic submissions closing on 8th January 2027. The procurement method employed is selective, using a restricted procedure to select suitable candidates.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in grant management, particularly those capable of handling substantial funding responsibly and securely. Businesses that can provide exceptional quality, priced competitively, can secure opportunities within the DPS structure. Ideal participants are those who can demonstrate past success in delivering similar services, meeting the specifics laid out through detailed technical and economic selection criteria. Engagement through the DPS allows suppliers to bid for call-off contracts potentially ranging in value from thousands to multi-millions, thus fostering growth for businesses that can align their services effectively with the expectations set by the Scottish Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers. Potential participants must complete the SPD (Single Procurement Document) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (NOV492909) to provide grant fund manager services to a range of grants. The key service requirement will the administration and distribution of grant funds and associated pre and post funding activities. Suppliers will also be expected to make all necessary arrangements to ensure that the full value of available funding is appropriately spent in each financial year, provide the required Management Information (MI) as requested by the Scottish Government, ensure suitable staff are trained and qualified in service delivery as well as having arrangements in place to ensure that all information held shall be securely and sensitively managed. Full detailed requirements will be contained within each call off tender documentation. No form of volume guarantee has been granted and the Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services. Please note that the forecast value of the DPS is based on the value of the fund manager services, not the value of the grant funds. (PCS-T project code 25336) (PQQ Code 6322)

Renewal: January 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548765
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,570,471 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 20275 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2024 - 8 Jan 2027 2-3 years
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
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 8EA
Postcode Area
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, TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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