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Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model

SCOTTISH CANALS

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Scottish Canals, located at Canal House, 1 Applecross Street, Glasgow, under the contract title "Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model." This process, classified in the General Public Services category, involves an organisational review to optimise strategic objectives. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The tender stage concluded with bids being submitted by 3rd December 2025, and the award process is set to begin on the same day. The geographic focus is within the UKM region, and the contract aims to support Scottish Canals in reducing dependency on grant-in-aid funding and promoting sustainable growth.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in strategic workforce analysis and organisational restructuring. With the contract valued at £100,000, it offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of conducting comprehensive organisational reviews and developing robust workforce plans. Businesses experienced in the public sector services domain and those seeking expansion in the UK regions may find this tender particularly appealing. Smaller enterprises, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate, given the competitive nature and the alignment of procurement methods favoring electronic submissions.

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Notice Title

Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model

Notice Description

SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815439
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550158
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
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20262 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 CANALS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 9SP
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
Canal
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAKER TILLY MOONEY MOORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543215
    Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model - SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550158
    Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model - SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.

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