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Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation

Scottish Enterprise

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12 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise is seeking a supplier or consortium to establish and support the growth of a pan-Scotland Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation. The work is a specialist business and economic development service for Scotland’s life sciences sector, covering cluster organisation, coordination and growth support. The appointed organisation will work across Scotland rather than at a single named site. Scottish Enterprise is the buying organisation. The procurement is classified as management consultancy services (CPV 73220000) and is intended for an organisation able to bring together sector stakeholders, develop the cluster’s capability and support its longer-term growth. Consortium bids are permitted, with a nominated lead organisation responsible for administration; consortium members would share contractual responsibility. The requirement is delivered as one lot and is relevant to life sciences sector bodies, economic development specialists and organisations with cluster-building experience.

The procurement has reached tender: Scottish Enterprise invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids were due by 28 August 2026 at 13:00, with bid opening at the same time. The contract period is 180 days, and bids must remain valid for 90 days. The estimated contract value is £165,000. Award is based on meeting the stated selection requirements and passing the technical checks, including two relevant examples of similar commissions. Bidders must provide named staff and qualifications, meet financial capacity requirements, hold or obtain appropriate insurance, and submit a board-approved climate change plan. The buyer will assess proposed subcontracting arrangements and supply-chain controls. Variants are not allowed, and electronic payment and ordering will be used; electronic invoicing is allowed.

This opportunity suits established life sciences, innovation, economic development or management consultancy organisations that can organise and grow a Scotland-wide sector cluster. Strong candidates will have demonstrable experience delivering similar commissions, with two concise examples showing outputs, duration, value and client, and the capacity to provide suitably qualified named staff. Consortiums can combine complementary expertise, provided the lead organisation and members accept joint contractual responsibility. Suppliers should be able to manage partners and subcontractors through resilient supply-chain systems, including effective payment controls. The requirement also favours organisations with robust financial management, appropriate employer’s, public and professional indemnity insurance, and a practical approach to climate action. A board-approved Climate Change Plan is required, making environmental governance an important qualification for bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier or consortia to establish and support the growth of the pan-Scotland Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation for Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier or consortia to establish and support the growth of the pan-Scotland Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation for Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562128
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2026Today
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Additional Buyers

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 6HQ
Postcode Area
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

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