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Award of Provision of a one day workshop for Scottish Government Executive Team April 26

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government located at 5 Atlantic Quay, Glasgow, UK has awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a one-day workshop specifically tailored for the Scottish Government Executive Team. Scheduled for April 26th, the workshop aims to facilitate strategic discussions and deepen relationships among the recently restructured Executive Team. This procurement was conducted under a limited procedure due to a need for trusted providers capable of handling sensitive discussions with top governmental leaders. The primary focus is on public services within the industry category, with the workshop venue set at The Boathouse, Silversands, Aberdour, Fife. The contract was awarded on 12th March 2026, marking the completion of the award stage.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for providers in the services sector, particularly those specialising in executive training, facilitations, and organisational development. With an emphasis on accelerating team effectiveness amidst strategic challenges, businesses with expertise in conducting high-level workshops and offering bespoke facilitation services stand to benefit. The contract was awarded to the International Futures Forum, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Aberdour, making it evident that SMEs with established rapport and capability to handle specialised government workshops are well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of a one day workshop for Scottish Government Executive Team April 26

Notice Description

To design and deliver a one-day in person workshop for Scottish Government's Civil Service Executive Team , which comprises the Permanent Secretary and 7 Directors General. The work should include the provision of venue and associated facilities alongside design of the workshop, on the day facilitation and delivery and any follow up work required, including output reporting and feedback. The workshop itself should be designed to support the newly appointed Executive Team in building and deepening relationships in readiness for future challenges , guided by the specific requirements of the Permanent Secretary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To design and deliver a one-day in person workshop for Scottish Government's Civil Service Executive Team , which comprises the Permanent Secretary and 7 Directors General. The work should include the provision of venue and associated facilities alongside design of the workshop, on the day facilitation and delivery and any follow up work required, including output reporting and feedback. The workshop itself should be designed to support the newly appointed Executive Team in building and deepening relationships in readiness for future challenges , guided by the specific requirements of the Permanent Secretary.

Procurement Information

Over the past 12 months, the Scottish Government Executive Team has undergone significant change, with five new appointments since April 2025. This programme is designed to accelerate collective effectiveness, strengthen relationships, and create space for a strategic conversation that goes beyond the constraints of the weekly Executive Team agenda. The intent is to ensure the Executive Team operates as a cohesive, trusted leadership group, equipped to lead the organisation through a period of heightened uncertainty and complexity. It is therefore imperative that the provider already be established as a trusted interlocutor, given need to work quickly and to hold space for highly sensitive discussions between SG most senior leaders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826749
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551827
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks 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 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 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

INTERNATIONAL FUTURES FORUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551827
    Award of Provision of a one day workshop for Scottish Government Executive Team April 26 - To design and deliver a one-day in person workshop for Scottish Government's Civil Service Executive Team , which comprises the Permanent Secretary and 7 Directors General. The work should include the provision of venue and associated facilities alongside design of the workshop, on the day facilitation and delivery and any follow up work required, including output reporting and feedback. The workshop itself should be designed to support the newly appointed Executive Team in building and deepening relationships in readiness for future challenges , guided by the specific requirements of the Permanent Secretary.

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