---
title: "Rural Leadership Programme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000531133"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
published: "2018-06-19"
---

# Rural Leadership Programme

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000531133

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise is conducting a procurement process for the "Rural Leadership Programme," aimed at enhancing the leadership capabilities of Scottish rural business leaders. The tender falls under the services category and has been initiated through an open procedure, with an expected contract commencement in May 2018. The submission deadline for tenders is set for the 27th of March, 2018, with relevant activities centred in Glasgow, UK. The programme is being offered in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and is designed to run for three years, with a total estimated value of £627,192. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in consulting and coaching that specialise in economic development and leadership training. Companies that have demonstrated experience in enhancing organisational performance, particularly within a rural context, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirements favour firms with a proven track record and the necessary qualifications to provide effective leadership training, which could lead to substantial business growth through government contracts and regional development initiatives.

## Notice

Scottish Enterprise is looking to continue the Rural Leadership Programme, in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The aim of the programme is to assist Scottish rural business leaders to create additional wealth through leading effectively, team working, networking, influencing and by being ambitious. It is anticipated that this contract will commence in May 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise would like to continue the Rural Leadership Programme, in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, across Scotland for 3 years, commencing in May 2018. The aim of the programme is to assist Scottish rural business leaders to create additional wealth through leading effectively, team working, networking, influencing and by being ambitious. It does this by developing the capacity of individuals, building their confidence to lead, widening their boundaries, building industry and parliamentary trust, providing an awareness of rural economic and broader issues and introducing individuals to the wider rural leadership network.

Renewal: This contract will be put in place for 3 years and Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend for a further period of 1 year. Details around the option to extend can be found within the Invitation to Tender document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322874 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £627,192 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322874
- 15 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310605

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310605&idx=4
  19th February 2018 - Re-upload of ESPD with the OJEU reference number attached.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310605&idx=2
  17th February 2018 - P18-0036 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310605&idx=3
  17th February 2018 - P18-0036 ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB310605&idx=1
  17th February 2018 - P18-0036 Appendices 1-4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310605
  Rural Leadership Programme - Scottish Enterprise is looking to continue the Rural Leadership Programme, in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The aim of the programme is to assist Scottish rural business leaders to create additional wealth through leading effectively, team working, networking, influencing and by being ambitious. It is anticipated that this contract will commence in May 2018.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322874
  Rural Leadership Programme - Scottish Enterprise is looking to continue the Rural Leadership Programme, in partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The aim of the programme is to assist Scottish rural business leaders to create additional wealth through leading effectively, team working, networking, influencing and by being ambitious. It is anticipated that this contract will commence in May 2018.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000531133

## Provenance

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