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title: "ARE - CPD in Tier 4 of Agriculture Reform Programme - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060634"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# ARE - CPD in Tier 4 of Agriculture Reform Programme - RFI

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060634

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, functioning as the central purchasing body, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "ARE – CPD in Tier 4 of Agriculture Reform Programme – RFI." This tender focuses on the services industry category, specifically concerning e-learning services. It is located in the UK (region code: UKM). The government is currently engaging in market research initiatives to develop a Continuation Professional Development (CPD) tool for individuals involved in Tier 4 of the Agriculture Reform Programme, such as farmers and land managers. Suppliers are encouraged to submit their responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by 12th February 2026, with a planned future notice expected by 30th September 2026. The process, identified under procurement ID CASE/799887, operates under the legal basis of directive 32014L0024 and is not a guaranteed commitment to procurement.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational software development services, training software development, software implementation, and software-related services. Given the current focus on enhancing training, education, and skills to improve agricultural profitability and sustainability, companies that can offer innovative e-learning solutions or comprehensive CPD management systems tailored to the agricultural sector are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this early stage of the procurement process allows businesses to shape potential future opportunities and align their offerings with the needs highlighted in the national discussion on Scottish agriculture.

## Notice

As part of the development of options for a procurement strategy for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tool / system for farmers, crofters, land managers and other persons in Tier 4 of the Agriculture Reform, the Scottish Government is seeking views and information from industry and the market place in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is being issued solely for the purposes of market engagement and gathering supplier insight. It does not represent a commitment to proceed to procurement, and any future route to market remains subject to internal approvals and funding. With this in mind an indicative estimated publication date has been entered to meet PCS requirements only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government currently does not have a CPD tool / system for farmers, crofters, land managers and others in place to support Scottish agriculture as this is a new policy. The need for enhanced fit-for-purpose training, education and skills to enable farmers to improve their profitability and to become greener was highlighted by the national discussion on the future of Scottish agriculture in 2015-16. This request for information notice will help the Scottish Government to further develop its options for its proposed CPD system, including what might be available on the market by way of CPD management systems and / or service provision, and what indicative costs and options may be available. Additional information: This RFI is being issued solely for the purposes of market engagement and gathering supplier insight. It does not represent a commitment to proceed to procurement, and any future route to market remains subject to internal approvals and funding. With this in mind an indicative estimated publication date has been entered to meet PCS requirements only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003305-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72212190 - Educational software development services
- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72263000 - Software implementation services
- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 08:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003305-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820337
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=820337
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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