--- title: "Scottish Cluster Scheme: FinTech" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE" published: "2025-10-02" --- # Scottish Cluster Scheme: FinTech Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092.json) ## Summary The procurement process, led by Scottish Enterprise, is titled "Scottish Cluster Scheme: FinTech" and focuses on the economic affairs industry category, specifically supporting the growth of the FinTech cluster across Scotland. The main procurement category is services, and the process follows an open procurement method. Located in Glasgow, the key award date was on 25th September 2025, with the contract amounting to £79,439. The procurement stage has reached completion, and the supplier awarded is FinTech Scotland. This contract is part of efforts addressing climate change, requiring bidders to submit a Climate Change Plan template as part of their proposal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in FinTech and related technological sectors. It is particularly suited for SMEs and consortia looking to expand their influence and operations across Scotland. The open procedure allows a range of qualified businesses to propose innovative solutions to support the FinTech ecosystem. Enterprises with experience in forming strategic partnerships, especially those capable of demonstrating a robust track record in technology cluster management, are well-positioned to compete and contribute to this initiative aimed at fostering industry growth and innovation within the region. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the FinTech cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the FinTech cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540463 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £79,439 | ## 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FINTECH SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540463 - 7 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536568 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=1 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Scottish Cluster Scheme - FinTech - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=2 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off-Payroll Working Rules Outcome - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=3 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=4 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=5 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - ITT - Appendix 4 - Information Security Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=6 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - ITT - Appendix 5 - Blueprint for Developing Clusters - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=7 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - ITT - Appendix 6 - Cluster Honeycomb - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536568&idx=8 7th August 2025 - P26-0033 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template 2025 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536568 Scottish Cluster Scheme: FinTech - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the FinTech cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540463 Scottish Cluster Scheme: FinTech - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to support the growth of the FinTech cluster pan-Scotland, as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806092 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - 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