--- title: "Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-02-04" --- # Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation, with a focus on establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers. This ongoing project, initiated under the tender process, has been tagged for a tender update as of 4th February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically classed under CPV code 98000000, and is located in Glasgow, UK (region UKM). The procuring authority extends the DPS's duration to 8th January 2029, with electronic submissions closing on 8th January 2027. The procurement method employed is selective, using a restricted procedure to select suitable candidates. This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in grant management, particularly those capable of handling substantial funding responsibly and securely. Businesses that can provide exceptional quality, priced competitively, can secure opportunities within the DPS structure. Ideal participants are those who can demonstrate past success in delivering similar services, meeting the specifics laid out through detailed technical and economic selection criteria. Engagement through the DPS allows suppliers to bid for call-off contracts potentially ranging in value from thousands to multi-millions, thus fostering growth for businesses that can align their services effectively with the expectations set by the Scottish Government. ## Notice The Scottish Government has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers. Potential participants must complete the SPD (Single Procurement Document) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (NOV492909) to provide grant fund manager services to a range of grants. The key service requirement will the administration and distribution of grant funds and associated pre and post funding activities. Suppliers will also be expected to make all necessary arrangements to ensure that the full value of available funding is appropriately spent in each financial year, provide the required Management Information (MI) as requested by the Scottish Government, ensure suitable staff are trained and qualified in service delivery as well as having arrangements in place to ensure that all information held shall be securely and sensitively managed. Full detailed requirements will be contained within each call off tender documentation. No form of volume guarantee has been granted and the Authority shall not be bound to order any of the services. Please note that the forecast value of the DPS is based on the value of the fund manager services, not the value of the grant funds. (PCS-T project code 25336) (PQQ Code 6322) Renewal: January 2027 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548765 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Jan 2024 - 8 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,570,471 | | 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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, TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548765 - 17 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496643 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496643 Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System - The Scottish Government has established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers. Potential participants must complete the SPD (Single Procurement Document) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755309.json.