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Sport for Life Strategic Review and Refresh

The Scottish Sports Council

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23 Oct 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

sportscotland is commissioning a strategic review and refresh of its Sport for Life strategy, which guides sport in Scotland. The work covers analysis of evidence, engagement with stakeholders, facilitation, development of strategic options and drafting the revised strategy. The provider must also develop an implementation plan and an outcomes and performance framework, and transfer knowledge to sportscotland. The aim is to prepare for launch of the refreshed strategy in April 2028, subject to agreed approvals. This is a professional strategy and management consultancy service (CPV 79411000), rather than a request to deliver sporting facilities or activities. Work may be carried out remotely or at sportscotland’s headquarters at Templeton on the Green in Glasgow.

sportscotland invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 23 November 2026 at 12:00, with the evaluation and award period starting on 24 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract is planned to run for 360 days, with an optional 12-month extension. No estimated contract value is stated in the published procurement information. There is one lot covering the full strategy review and refresh. Bids must be submitted electronically in English; variants are not allowed, and bids must remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline. Suppliers must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the contract. The available information does not describe the award scoring or evaluation criteria.

This commission is suited to consultancy firms and research or strategy teams with the capacity to lead an organisation-wide strategic review, rather than suppliers focused solely on sports equipment, construction or frontline coaching. Strong candidates will be able to analyse evidence and translate it into strategic options and a clear, usable strategy; plan and facilitate stakeholder engagement; and turn recommendations into implementation steps and an outcomes and performance framework. The brief also requires effective knowledge transfer, so the provider should be able to leave sportscotland equipped to take the refreshed strategy forward. The work combines research, facilitation, strategic writing and delivery planning over a substantial commission. Suppliers should be able to identify suitably qualified staff for the proposed team and demonstrate the relevant expertise in their offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sport for Life Strategic Review and Refresh

Notice Description

sportscotland seeks a suitably qualified provider to lead the strategic review and refresh of Sport for Life, including evidence analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategy development and implementation planning, to support launch of the refreshed strategy in April 2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1

sportscotland seeks a provider to lead the strategic review and refresh of Sport for Life, covering evidence analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategic options and strategy drafting. The commission also includes implementation planning, an outcomes and performance framework, and knowledge transfer, supporting launch readiness in April 2028, subject to agreed approvals. Full details provided in Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: Optional extension period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567272
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

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 20264 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 Scottish Sports Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 1DA
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
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

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