--- title: "SPS007 - SCAPE Scotland Corporate Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCAPE PROCURE SCOTLAND LTD" published: "2026-05-15" --- # SPS007 - SCAPE Scotland Corporate Services Framework Buyer: SCAPE PROCURE SCOTLAND LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0603d2.json) ## Summary Scape Procure Scotland Ltd, operating from Edinburgh, is conducting a procurement process to establish a framework agreement titled "SPS007 - SCAPE Scotland Corporate Services Framework." This framework, classified under business and management consultancy and related services, involves services across advisory, legal, and audit categories, with a substantial total value allocation of £300 million. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage with recent updates as of 15th May 2026, allows companies, consortia, or joint ventures to apply, necessitating the formation of a single legal entity prior to the contract award. Key dates include a submission deadline on 5th June 2026 and invitations to tender scheduled for dispatch on 17th August 2026. The procurement method follows a restricted procedure under the European legislation 32014L0024. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in management consultancy, technology, data advisory, legal, and audit services. It is an ideal fit for established businesses or consortia capable of meeting the high annual turnover requirements of up to £50 million for advisory services. Engaging in this framework can provide firms with access to a wide range of public sector clients across Scotland, fostering long-term partnerships and enhancing market presence. The selective procurement method and high-value lot allocations imply excellent prospects for quality bidders who can deliver on price and quality criteria, thus encouraging competition among well-equipped service providers ready to operate on a national scale within the public sector. ## Notice Scape Procure Scotland Limited (trading as SCAPE Scotland) is establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Corporate Services throughout Scotland. Framework has the following lotting structure: Group A (Lots 1 - 2): Advisory Services (100,000,000.00 GBP per lot, 200,000,000.00 GBP total) Group B (Lots 3 - 4): Legal Services (30,000,000.00 GBP per lot, 60,000,000.00 GBP total) Group C (Lots 5 - 6): Audit Services (20,000,000.00 GBP per lot, 40,000,000.00 GBP total) Each group contains two identical lots. Group A (Lots 1 - 2) includes the following categories: - Management Consultancy - Technology, Digital and Data Advisory - Finance and Accounting - Sustainability Group B (Lots 3 - 4) includes one category, being Legal Services. Group C (Lots 5 - 6) includes one category, being Audit Services. The annual turnover requirements for each Lot are as follows: Group A (Lots 1 - 2): 50,000,000.00 GBP per annum Group B (Lots 3 - 4): 25,000,000.00 GBP per annum Group C (Lots 5 - 6): 10,000,000.00 GBP per annum SCAPE Scotland is establishing a framework agreement for the initial period of four (4) years with an option to extend by one (1) year which will run consecutively. The maximum duration is five (5) years which is subject to the discretion of SCAPE Scotland. Applications are welcome from companies, consortium or joint ventures. Such parties must form a single legal entity prior to contract award in order to enter into contract. A maximum of 5 bidders will be invited to ITT stage. One supplier shall be appointed to each lot. This framework agreement is available for use by the public sector bodies (and their statutory successors) cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and additionally listed in the published Corrigendum to this notice and online at: https://scape-scotland.co.uk/site-information/framework-usage-eligibility. Due to character limitations, this Contract Notice will be followed by a Corrigendum to ensure the mention of all public sector bodies eligible to use the Framework. To access this opportunity and the tender documents, potential suppliers will be required to register for free on Delta (https://www.delta-esourcing.com). Once registered, potential suppliers will be able to access the opportunity by going to the Response Manager and providing the Delta Access Code: 3DGZ68C32S ### Lot Information Lot 2 - Advisory Services This Lot (Lot 2, Group A: Advisory Services) includes the following services: - Management Consultancy - Technology, Digital and Data Advisory - Finance, Accounting and Tax - Sustainability The value of this Lot is 100m GBP. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 50m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 66000000, financial and insurance services is deemed to include 66122000, corporate finance and venture capital services and 66171000 financial consultancy services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients. Lot 1 - Advisory Services This Lot (Lot 1, Group A: Advisory Services) includes the following services: - Management Consultancy - Technology, Digital and Data Advisory - Finance, Accounting and Tax - Sustainability The value of this Lot is 100m GBP. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 50m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 66000000, financial and insurance services is deemed to include 66122000, corporate finance and venture capital services and 66171000 financial consultancy services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients. Lot 4 - Legal Services This Lot (Lot 4, Group B: Legal Services) includes one category, being Legal Services. The value of this Lot is 30m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 25m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79100000, legal services is deemed to include 79110000, legal advisory and representation services and 79140000, legal advisory and information services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients. Lot 5 - Audit Services This Lot (Lot 5, Group C: Audit Services) include one category, being Audit Services. The value of this Lot is 20m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 10m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79212000, auditing services is deemed to include 79212100, financial auditing services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the entirety of services within this Group directly with the exception of any Secondary services. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients. Lot 6 - Audit Services This Lot (Lot 6, Group C: Audit Services) include one category, being Audit Services. The value of this Lot is 20m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 10m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79212000, auditing services is deemed to include 79212100, financial auditing services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the entirety of services within this Group directly with the exception of any Secondary services. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients. Lot 3 - Legal Services This Lot (Lot 3, Group B: Legal Services) includes one category, being Legal Services. The value of this Lot is 30m GBP excluding VAT. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is 25m GBP per annum excluding VAT. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 79100000, legal services is deemed to include 79110000, legal advisory and representation services and 79140000, legal advisory and information services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the Prime-Core services within this Group directly. Core and Secondary services may be delivered directly or via supply chain. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance and commitments will be monitored throughout the duration of the framework. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain, where applicable. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. There is no upper limit on commissions called-off under the framework, as long as they are within the scope of the overall framework value. SCAPE Scotland will shortlist the top five (5) highest scoring bidders for this Group at stage 1 (SPD) and invite them to tender. Additional information: SCAPE Scotland are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com and register there for free. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: 3DGZ68C32S Renewal: The 48-month term may be extended by 12 months if the supplier performs effectively and commercial terms remain favourable for clients. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044843-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCAPE PROCURE SCOTLAND LTD | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9WJ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 66121000 - Mergers and acquisition services - 66122000 - Corporate finance and venture capital services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 66519600 - Actuarial services - 66523000 - Pension fund consultancy services - 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72120000 - Hardware disaster-recovery consultancy services - 72130000 - Computer-site planning consultancy services - 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services - 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services - 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 72266000 - Software consultancy services - 72300000 - Data services - 72322000 - Data management services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 75242000 - Public law and order services - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 79212400 - Fraud audit services - 79212500 - Accounting review services - 79220000 - Fiscal services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services - 79311410 - Economic impact assessment - 79313000 - Performance review services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services - 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work - 79430000 - Crisis management services - 79994000 - Contract administration services - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction - 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90714000 - Environmental auditing - 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 15 May 2026 at 10:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044843-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 13:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032427-2026 - 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