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Technical Adviser on Government Performance and Delivery

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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19 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has successfully concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "Technical Adviser on Government Performance and Delivery". This service-focused tender was aimed at appointing an adviser to complement existing roles and functions within the government, focusing on performance and delivery. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to its value being below the regulatory threshold. The contract, valued at £9,900, was signed on 18th February 2026 and awarded to NoTosh Limited, an SME based in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the general public services industry category, with activities and services primarily located within the UKM region.

This tender presents potential business growth opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services focused on governmental performance and delivery strategies. It is particularly suited for SMEs capable of providing innovative insights and advisory roles that can integrate seamlessly with existing governmental frameworks. Businesses with expertise in developing performance narratives and optimizing delivery cycles may find similar future opportunities with the Scottish Government and other national or federal authorities, especially considering the procedural option to extend the contract by one month to ensure full delivery of expected outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Adviser on Government Performance and Delivery

Notice Description

the Scottish Government is appointing a Technical Adviser on Performance and Delivery to complement existing roles and functions while enabling new thinking, including the development of a strong delivery narrative and on the outcomes - delivery - performance cycle.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of technical advisory support to assist with performance, delivery and outcomes activity.

Options: There is an option to extend by 1 month to ensure all deliverables are met.

Procurement Information

The estimated contract value is below the threshold for a regulated procurement under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (50,000 GBP for supplies/services).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000824157
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549946
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20265 days 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
caitlin.fullarton@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

NOTOSH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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