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title: "ARE-Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827486"
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published: "2026-03-26"
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# ARE-Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827486

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## Summary

The contracting process, initiated by the Scottish Government, focuses on appointing a fund manager for the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund. These initiatives aim to enhance skills for eligible women, girls, small producers, and their affiliates. The procurement, classified under general public services, follows an open procedure and falls within the services category. This contract award, effective from 24 March 2026, is valued at £253,000 and may be extended until 31 March 2029. The award notice marks the completion stage of the procurement, and the location is centred in Glasgow, Scotland (UKM).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in managing educational and skill development funds. With a focus on agriculture and small producers, businesses that offer training or capacity-building services can thrive by supporting these target groups. Lantra, a small and medium-sized enterprise in Perth, won the tender, signifying the viability for SMEs, particularly those adept in educational fund management, to compete effectively in such procurements. Businesses with strategic plans to foster community development and skill enhancement will find this tender particularly appealing.

## Notice

Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is appointing a Fund Manager for the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund. The Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund aim to support eligible women and girls and small producers and/or their staff/volunteers/apprentices including young people aged 13 and above, or businesses directly supporting eligible small producers. It will do this by providing individuals with the ability to access opportunities to increase their skills.. The Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on multiple occasions provided that any single extension period shall not fall beyond 31 March 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552534 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £253,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | LANTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552534

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552534
  ARE-Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager - Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund and Small Producers Practical Training Fund Manager

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827486

## Provenance

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