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P27-0032 Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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08 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "P27-0032 Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation" is currently at the planning stage, with Scottish Enterprise spearheading the initiative alongside the Scottish Government. This project is part of a broader 10-year Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland, aiming to support and grow the sector through the establishment of an industry-led Cluster Development Organisation (CDO). Based in Glasgow, with the registered address of Scottish Enterprise at Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, the tender targets the services category within economic affairs. A future notice is expected on 10th August 2026, and an information session has been scheduled for interested parties on 6th August 2026. The total estimated value of this procurement is £160,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of contributing to the life sciences sector, particularly those with expertise in cluster development and industry growth strategies. Service-oriented enterprises that can provide innovative solutions and foster sustainable sectoral development will find this procurement to be a lucrative prospect. Given the project's scope and the strategic importance outlined by the Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland, businesses specialising in economic development, collaborative industry frameworks, and organisational strategy will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. This presents a chance to be involved in a crucial economic initiative aimed at enhancing Scotland's competitive edge in the life sciences industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P27-0032 Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation

Notice Description

In November 2025, the new Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland was published. This 10-year strategy sets a direction of travel, with actions set out in a series of delivery plans which can be adapted and enhanced as progress is made and new opportunities emerge. It includes a commitment to establish a new industry-led cluster development organisation (CDO). We will soon be seeking bids for a new Cluster Development Organisation to support the Life Sciences sector in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A report was commissioned in 2025 to inform the design of a cluster development function that meets the needs of Scotland's Life Sciences industry, with the aim of stimulating inclusive and sustainable growth of the sector in the coming years. Informed by this report, we will be procuring for a new Cluster Development Organisation to support the Life Sciences sector in 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559730
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 weeks 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
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

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