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title: "Strategic Narrative Capacity Building"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804491"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Strategic Narrative Capacity Building

Buyer: SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804491

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## Summary

Skills Development Scotland Ltd is overseeing a procurement process titled "Strategic Narrative Capacity Building," which involves providing training services in strategic narrative development aimed at upskilling approximately 50 employees across their various teams in strategy, design, innovation, and research. This procurement falls within the education category, specifically targeting organisations in the United Kingdom, with the training localised to Glasgow. The process, initiated with an open procedure as of July 2025, has progressed from the tender stage through to the award stage, with a contract signed on 23 September 2025. The project's contract value is £24,760 and operates under the open market advertising model, extending the pool of potential suppliers despite the sub-£50,000 threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training and capacity building, particularly those with expertise in strategic narrative development and education services. Businesses that specialise in innovative educational approaches or have experience working with public sector organisations in the UK would find this procurement particularly suitable. The competitive nature of the tender encourages SMEs and large organisations to engage, offering potential growth through collaboration with Skills Development Scotland Ltd, a key player in skills development and training services within the UK. This contract, serving as a gateway to further opportunities in public procurement, is tailored for enterprises striving to expand their footprint in the education and skills development sector.

## Notice

* Brief Description of the Works / Service Required We are seeking the delivery of training services for Strategic Narrative Development & Capacity Building, targeting approximately 50 colleagues from our Strategy & Design, Innovation, Evaluation & Research, and Change teams over the duration of the contract. Please note that this requirement is under the GBP50,000 threshold however we wish to go to open market to reach a bigger pool of suppliers. We will be following a 30 day advertising period

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking the delivery of training services for Strategic Narrative Development & Capacity Building, targeting approximately 50 colleagues from our Strategy & Design, Innovation, Evaluation & Research, and Change teams over the duration of the contract.. Please note that this requirement is under the GBP50,000 threshold but we have chosen to put this to open market. We will be following a 30 day advertising period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549347 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DY |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOOD GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79633000 - Staff development services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549347
- 16 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534771

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534771&idx=1
  16th July 2025 - P24-072 Invitation to Quote
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534771&idx=2
  16th July 2025 - P24-072 Appendix 1 Bidder Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534771&idx=3
  16th July 2025 - P24-072 Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534771&idx=4
  16th July 2025 - P24-072 Appendix 3 Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL534771&idx=5
  16th July 2025 - P24-072 Appendix 4 Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534771
  Strategic Narrative Capacity Building - * Brief Description of the Works / Service Required We are seeking the delivery of training services for Strategic Narrative Development & Capacity Building, targeting approximately 50 colleagues from our Strategy & Design, Innovation, Evaluation & Research, and Change teams over the duration of the contract. Please note that this requirement is under the GBP50,000 threshold however we wish to go to open market to reach a bigger pool of suppliers. We will be following a 30 day advertising period
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549347
  Strategic Narrative Capacity Building - * Brief Description of the Works / Service Required We are seeking the delivery of training services for Strategic Narrative Development & Capacity Building, targeting approximately 50 colleagues from our Strategy & Design, Innovation, Evaluation & Research, and Change teams over the duration of the contract. Please note that this requirement is under the GBP50,000 threshold however we wish to go to open market to reach a bigger pool of suppliers. We will be following a 30 day advertising period

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804491
- https://skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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