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title: "Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000815439"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2026-02-23"
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# Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000815439

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Scottish Canals, located at Canal House, 1 Applecross Street, Glasgow, under the contract title "Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model." This process, classified in the General Public Services category, involves an organisational review to optimise strategic objectives. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The tender stage concluded with bids being submitted by 3rd December 2025, and the award process is set to begin on the same day. The geographic focus is within the UKM region, and the contract aims to support Scottish Canals in reducing dependency on grant-in-aid funding and promoting sustainable growth.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in strategic workforce analysis and organisational restructuring. With the contract valued at £100,000, it offers a lucrative opportunity for businesses capable of conducting comprehensive organisational reviews and developing robust workforce plans. Businesses experienced in the public sector services domain and those seeking expansion in the UK regions may find this tender particularly appealing. Smaller enterprises, including SMEs, are encouraged to participate, given the competitive nature and the alignment of procurement methods favoring electronic submissions.

## Notice

SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550158 |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 9SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Canal |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAKER TILLY MOONEY MOORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550158
- 11 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543215

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543215
  Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model - SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550158
  Strategic Workplace Planning & Target Operating Model - SC is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) to appoint a supplier to conduct an organisational review. The purpose of this review is to define the optimal structure that will enable SC to achieve its strategic objectives and support sustainable growth, thereby reducing its dependency on grant-in-aid funding. The primary focus will be to conduct a strategic workforce analysis and develop a robust workforce plan alongside evaluating and recommending the most effective organisational structure and target operating model. However, should additional workstreams be identified during the initial review, SC reserves the right to request the supplier to provide costings for these under the scope of this contract.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000815439
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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