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Strategic Narrative Capacity Building

Skills Development Scotland Ltd

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jul 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Skills Development Scotland Ltd is overseeing a procurement process titled "Strategic Narrative Capacity Building," which involves providing training services in strategic narrative development aimed at upskilling approximately 50 employees across their various teams in strategy, design, innovation, and research. This procurement falls within the education category, specifically targeting organisations in the United Kingdom, with the training localised to Glasgow. The process, initiated with an open procedure as of July 2025, has progressed from the tender stage through to the award stage, with a contract signed on 23 September 2025. The project's contract value is £24,760 and operates under the open market advertising model, extending the pool of potential suppliers despite the sub-£50,000 threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training and capacity building, particularly those with expertise in strategic narrative development and education services. Businesses that specialise in innovative educational approaches or have experience working with public sector organisations in the UK would find this procurement particularly suitable. The competitive nature of the tender encourages SMEs and large organisations to engage, offering potential growth through collaboration with Skills Development Scotland Ltd, a key player in skills development and training services within the UK. This contract, serving as a gateway to further opportunities in public procurement, is tailored for enterprises striving to expand their footprint in the education and skills development sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Narrative Capacity Building

Notice Description

* Brief Description of the Works / Service Required We are seeking the delivery of training services for Strategic Narrative Development & Capacity Building, targeting approximately 50 colleagues from our Strategy & Design, Innovation, Evaluation & Research, and Change teams over the duration of the contract. Please note that this requirement is under the GBP50,000 threshold however we wish to go to open market to reach a bigger pool of suppliers. We will be following a 30 day advertising period

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking the delivery of training services for Strategic Narrative Development & Capacity Building, targeting approximately 50 colleagues from our Strategy & Design, Innovation, Evaluation & Research, and Change teams over the duration of the contract.. Please note that this requirement is under the GBP50,000 threshold but we have chosen to put this to open market. We will be following a 30 day advertising period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804491
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549347
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79633000 - Staff development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skills Development Scotland Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DY
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
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Good Governance Institute

Further Information

Notice Documents

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