AI Scaling Adoption Programme - 1:2:1 Consultancy Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Enterprise has initiated a tender for an "AI Scaling Adoption Programme - 1:2:1 Consultancy Framework" to support its economic affairs initiatives. This tender, focusing on consultancy services under the industry category "services," aims to establish a framework agreement across three geographical lots within the UKM region: Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands, and South of Scotland. The procurement process is being managed through an open procedure, with an electronic submission method. The tender is currently active, with an important deadline for submissions set for 11:00 on 7th July 2026, followed by the commencement of the award period on the same day. The tender's value is estimated at £110,000 GBP.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in artificial intelligence and business transformation. Companies that can deliver targeted 1:2:1 consultancy, aiding up to 50 clients across the three specified regions, including Scottish Enterprise and its partners, will find this tender ideal. The contract encourages participation from various firms by allowing bids for more than one geographic lot. This strategic alignment with the Scottish Government's and enterprise agencies' goals makes the opportunity particularly attractive for businesses with a focus on scaling AI applications within regional industry frameworks.

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Notice Title

AI Scaling Adoption Programme - 1:2:1 Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with appropriate suppliers who will deliver 1:2:1 consultancy to up to 50 clients from Scottish Enterprise (SE) (up to 38 clients), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) (up to 6 clients), and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) (up to 6 clients) areas. These activities will support the delivery of outcomes aligned with the Scottish Government funded AI Scaling Adoption Programme and Scottish Enterprise funded AI focused services. This Framework Agreement will be structured around 3 geographical lots (aligned to the 3 Enterprise Agencies). Bidders can bid for more than one area.

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Scottish Enterprise Geographical Area

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with appropriate suppliers who will deliver 1:2:1 consultancy to up to 50 clients from Scottish Enterprise (SE) (up to 38 clients), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) (up to 6 clients), and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) (up to 6 clients) areas. These activities will support the delivery of outcomes aligned with the Scottish Government funded AI Scaling Adoption Programme and Scottish Enterprise funded AI focused services. This Framework Agreement will be structured around 3 geographical lots (aligned to the 3 Enterprise Agencies). Bidders can bid for more than one area. LOT 1 - Scottish Enterprise geographical area LOT 2 - Highlands and Islands geographical area LOT 3 - South of Scotland Enterprise geographical area

LOT 3 - South of Scotland Enterprise Geographic Area

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with appropriate suppliers who will deliver 1:2:1 consultancy to up to 50 clients from Scottish Enterprise (SE) (up to 38 clients), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) (up to 6 clients), and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) (up to 6 clients) areas. These activities will support the delivery of outcomes aligned with the Scottish Government funded AI Scaling Adoption Programme and Scottish Enterprise funded AI focused services. This Framework Agreement will be structured around 3 geographical lots (aligned to the 3 Enterprise Agencies). Bidders can bid for more than one area. LOT 1 - Scottish Enterprise geographical area LOT 2 - Highlands and Islands geographical area LOT 3 - South of Scotland Enterprise geographical area

LOT 2 - Highlands and Islands Enterprise Geographic Area

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with appropriate suppliers who will deliver 1:2:1 consultancy to up to 50 clients from Scottish Enterprise (SE) (up to 38 clients), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) (up to 6 clients), and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) (up to 6 clients) areas. These activities will support the delivery of outcomes aligned with the Scottish Government funded AI Scaling Adoption Programme and Scottish Enterprise funded AI focused services. This Framework Agreement will be structured around 3 geographical lots (aligned to the 3 Enterprise Agencies). Bidders can bid for more than one area. LOT 1 - Scottish Enterprise geographical area LOT 2 - Highlands and Islands geographical area LOT 3 - South of Scotland Enterprise geographical area

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834593
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558100
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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
G2 6HQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558100
    AI Scaling Adoption Programme - 1:2:1 Consultancy Framework - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement with appropriate suppliers who will deliver 1:2:1 consultancy to up to 50 clients from Scottish Enterprise (SE) (up to 38 clients), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) (up to 6 clients), and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) (up to 6 clients) areas. These activities will support the delivery of outcomes aligned with the Scottish Government funded AI Scaling Adoption Programme and Scottish Enterprise funded AI focused services. This Framework Agreement will be structured around 3 geographical lots (aligned to the 3 Enterprise Agencies). Bidders can bid for more than one area.

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