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C002206 Developing Workforce Digital Confidence and Capability programme

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)

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24 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

PSD Scotland is procuring specialist education and training services to improve digital confidence and capability across its workforce. The programme covers digital, data and artificial intelligence skills, including safe, responsible and effective use of emerging technologies in staff roles. It is divided into four service areas: an Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme; a Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme; a Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives; and an Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module. Suppliers may offer for one or more of the four areas. Delivery is in Scotland, for the PSD Scotland workforce. The procurement is classified under education and training services (CPV 80000000).

This procurement has reached tender: PSD Scotland invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The four lots each have a 1,170-day contract period and an option to extend by two further 12-month periods. Offers were due by 25 September 2026 at 13:00 UTC, with the public bid opening at the same time; evaluation was scheduled to start then. Bids must be in English and remain valid for 90 days. Suppliers can bid for any number of lots, and variants are not allowed. Each lot is evaluated on technical quality at 70% and price at 30%. The requirement also includes named staff and qualifications, and community benefits are required under the contract documentation.

This opportunity suits training providers, digital learning specialists and organisations with demonstrable expertise in workplace digital skills, data and artificial intelligence. Strong candidates will be able to design and deliver structured learning for different audiences, from staff needing practical application support to executives requiring strategic leadership development and health and care practitioners needing sector-specific AI capability. Providers should be able to explain how they help users adopt emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively. The requirement calls for the names and professional qualifications of staff assigned to delivery, so bidders need suitably qualified trainers, educators, subject-matter specialists and programme leaders available for the work. The four-lot structure allows suppliers to target their strongest service areas while bidding across the programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C002206 Developing Workforce Digital Confidence and Capability programme

Notice Description

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 1 Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme Lot 2 Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme Lot 3 Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives Lot 4 Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module

Lot Information

Lot 1 Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 1 Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme

Renewal: Option to extend by 2x12 months

Lot 2 Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 2 Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme

Renewal: Option to extend for 2x12 months

Lot 3 Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 3 Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives

Renewal: Option to extend for 2x12 months

Lot 4 Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module

Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 4 Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module

Renewal: Option to extend for 2x12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840937
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562957
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 20265 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562957
    C002206 Developing Workforce Digital Confidence and Capability programme - Delivery of specialist education and training programmes that support the development of digital confidence and capability across the PSD Scotland workforce. The programmes will provide targeted development in digital, data and artificial intelligence capability and will support staff to use emerging technologies safely, responsibly and effectively within their roles. Lot 1 Applied Digital Applications Fast-Track programme Lot 2 Digital and Artificial Intelligence Support programme Lot 3 Strategic Artificial Intelligence and Digital Leadership programme for executives Lot 4 Artificial Intelligence for Health and Care Practitioners module

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