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Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

27 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise is managing the procurement process for the "Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme," within the Economic Affairs category. This framework is focused on leadership development spanning across Scotland. The open procurement procedure, identified as a significant public service with a starting date anticipated for 6 April 2026, includes multiple awards divided into four lots focusing on different aspects of leadership, like Transformational Leadership and Innovating Leadership with AI and data. The process, initiated in late 2025, progressed through its tender stage and has now reached the award phase on 28 May 2026, with contracts signed on 18 May 2026. Despite the cancellation of some lots, the contracts for Transformational Leadership and Innovating Leadership have been successfully awarded to Connect Three Solutions and Elevator, respectively.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on leadership development and innovation consulting, especially those with expertise in transformational technologies like AI and data. The framework offers broad scope for SMEs to grow by becoming suppliers to a major public sector entity like Scottish Enterprise, known for fostering business growth across Scotland. Companies specialising in strategic innovation, leadership training, and technology integration are ideally suited to compete, leveraging hybrid delivery models to maximise their engagement and impact. Such participation can establish long-term relationships with Scottish Enterprise and influence public service leadership innovations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise is commissioning a Framework Agreement to deliver its Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme. Our Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme supports the ongoing development of business leaders at all levels and stages of experience. Delivered under a framework agreement with multiple suppliers across the Scottish Enterprise area, the programme plays a key role in cultivating leadership capability and innovation within businesses. The Framework will comprise of four separate single supplier lots as detailed below: Lot 1 - Transformational Leadership Lot 2 - Innovating Leadership: AI, Data & Emerging Tech Lot 3 - Growth Through Risk & Ambition Lot 4 - Leadership in Times of Geopolitical & Economic Volatility Bidders may bid for more than one lot but can only be awarded one lot, unless there are no other acceptable bids. In such cases, a bidder may be awarded more than one lot. It is anticipated that the Framework will start on 6 April 2026 for a period of 24 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for a further 2 periods of 12 months each.

Lot Information

Transformational Leadership

Lot 1 - Transformational Leadership A cohesive leadership programme designed for both emerging and established leaders, with consistent core themes and tailored content to reflect each group's unique needs and experiences. The Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme will consist of a series of structured learning sessions and topic specific diagnostic tools, delivered over a period of 2 - 6 months, depending on the Lot. Delivery will follow a hybrid model, combining online and face-to-face formats to maximise accessibility and impact. The Framework will deliver programmes across the Scottish Enterprise area, responding to demand. Where appropriate, programmes may also be delivered in collaboration with other enterprise agencies across Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for a further two periods of 12 months each (maximum period of 48 months).

Innovating Leadership: AI, Data and Emerging Technology

Lot 2 - Innovating Leadership: AI, Data and Emerging Tech To empower leaders to embed AI, data, and emerging tech into strategy, foster ethical leadership, and drive internal innovation in a tech-enabled world. The Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme will consist of a series of structured learning sessions and topic specific diagnostic tools, delivered over a period of 2 - 6 months, depending on the Lot. Delivery will follow a hybrid model, combining online and face-to-face formats to maximise accessibility and impact. The Framework will deliver programmes across the Scottish Enterprise area, responding to demand. Where appropriate, programmes may also be delivered in collaboration with other enterprise agencies across Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for a further two periods of 12 months each (maximum period of 48 months).

Growth Through Risk and Ambition

Lot 3 - Growth Through Risk and Ambition To support leaders in evaluating growth strategies, embracing risk as a catalyst for innovation, and exploring strategic options like investment, mergers, and ESG-aligned finance. Encourages a culture of learning through experimentation. The Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme will consist of a series of structured learning sessions and topic specific diagnostic tools, delivered over a period of 2 - 6 months, depending on the Lot. Delivery will follow a hybrid model, combining online and face-to-face formats to maximise accessibility and impact. The Framework will deliver programmes across the Scottish Enterprise area, responding to demand. Where appropriate, programmes may also be delivered in collaboration with other enterprise agencies across Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for a further two periods of 12 months each (maximum period of 48 months).

Leadership in times of Geopolitical and Economic Volatility

Lot 4 - Leadership in Times of Geopolitical and Economic Volatility Helps leaders build resilience, agility, change capability and foresight to lead through uncertainty, global disruption, and change--while staying focused on long-term sustainability and stakeholder trust. The Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme will consist of a series of structured learning sessions and topic specific diagnostic tools, delivered over a period of 2 - 6 months, depending on the Lot. Delivery will follow a hybrid model, combining online and face-to-face formats to maximise accessibility and impact. The Framework will deliver programmes across the Scottish Enterprise area, responding to demand. Where appropriate, programmes may also be delivered in collaboration with other enterprise agencies across Scotland.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 24 months. After this time Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the Framework for a further two periods of 12 months each (maximum period of 48 months).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817907
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556744
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled, Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

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 6HQ
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 North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Connect Three Solutions

Elevator

Further Information

Notice Documents

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