Planning

Future Ready Pathway - Market Research Questionnaire

INVERCLYDE COUNCIL

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council, located in Greenock, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Future Ready Pathway – Market Research Questionnaire". This initiative falls under the category of services in the education sector and aims to develop a schools-based entrepreneurship and financial skills programme. Potential suppliers are invited to engage by completing a market research questionnaire to provide insights into their capabilities, capacity, and potential risks. The deadline to express interest and submit questions is set for 24th February 2026 at 12:00, with further notices concerning this process expected on 11th June 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in entrepreneurship and financial skills programmes. Companies that can offer innovative delivery models, pedagogical approaches, or alignment with the Curriculum for Excellence and local educational priorities are well-suited to participate. The procurement process will benefit firms capable of demonstrating a strategic approach to programme design, delivery, and scalability, potentially positioning themselves as key delivery partners for future expansion phases in Inverclyde.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Ready Pathway - Market Research Questionnaire

Notice Description

The purpose of this market research questionnaire is to engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating to the development and delivery of a schools based entrepreneurship and financial skills programme for Inverclyde.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Inverclyde Council is seeking to engage with engage with the market to understand capability, capacity, risks and opportunities relating to the development and delivery of a schools based entrepreneurship and financial skills programme for Inverclyde. Inform Inverclyde Council's future delivery and procurement strategy, including assessing the feasibility of appointing a single delivery partner for the pilot programme and potential future expansion. Explore potential delivery models, pedagogical approaches, and alignment with Curriculum for Excellence, DYW, and the Scottish Attainment Challenge to ensure the programme meets local and national educational priorities. Support the council in understanding indicative costs and cost drivers associated with the design, delivery, scaling, and sustainability of this programme across multiple school clusters and educational levels.. Interested parties should complete the attached questionnaire and send it back to the following email: Daniel.ODonnell@inverclyde.gov.uk The deadline for interested parties to express any interest and ask any questions is Tuesday 24th February 2026 @ 12:00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822484
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548655
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80310000 - Youth education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daniel O'Donnell
Contact Email
daniel.odonnell@inverclyde.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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