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ARE-Next Generation Practical Training Fund

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded the contract for the "ARE-Next Generation Practical Training Fund" to Lantra. This tender, which falls under the services category, aims to support new entrants into the agricultural industry by providing skills development and training. The procurement process, an open procedure, has reached the contract award stage, with the contract signed on 5th March 2025. The project is located in the UK, specifically targeting the Scottish agricultural sector, with the award value set at £215,625 GBP. The primary point of contact for the Scottish Government is Laura Vivian, based in Glasgow.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural training and related services to expand their operations and clientele. Businesses that can offer comprehensive training programmes covering practical agricultural skills, business management, sustainability, and health and safety will be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. Moreover, service providers with expertise in grant administration and communication within the agricultural sector would find this an advantageous gateway to further collaboration with the Scottish Government and other public entities.

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Notice Title

ARE-Next Generation Practical Training Fund

Notice Description

The Next Generation Practical Training Fund "the fund" aims to support new entrants and the next generation into the agricultural sector by providing the opportunity for skills development and training on the practicalities of agricultural practice as well as wider business, sustainability and health and safety skills. The Scottish Government (SG) is seeking to contract with a third party service provider to administer and distribute public funds on its behalf.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Next Generation Practical Training Fund. We are looking for a provider to administer indirect grant administration for training courses targeted at a certain group of farmers, crofters and land managers. This would include: advertising/hosting agriculture related training courses on a website, scrutinise appropriate training courses for the aims of the fund, receive applications from applicants, facilitate a grant awards to training course providers on behalf of the SG, provide communications to promote the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792376
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525254
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£215,625 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
marcia.broadfoot@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525254
    ARE-Next Generation Practical Training Fund - The Next Generation Practical Training Fund "the fund" aims to support new entrants and the next generation into the agricultural sector by providing the opportunity for skills development and training on the practicalities of agricultural practice as well as wider business, sustainability and health and safety skills. The Scottish Government (SG) is seeking to contract with a third party service provider to administer and distribute public funds on its behalf.

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