--- title: "Scottish Rural Leadership Programme" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE" published: "2026-04-24" --- # Scottish Rural Leadership Programme Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264.json) ## Summary Scottish Enterprise is currently in the tender stage for the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme, aimed at strengthening leadership in rural areas across Scotland. The programme is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on a core delivery programme, while Lot 2 aims to manage the Scottish Rural Leaders Network. This procurement falls under the services category and is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions. The bidding process is open until 1st June 2026, with the contract anticipated to start on 29th June 2026, and conclude by 31st March 2029. The buyer, Scottish Enterprise, headquartered at Atrium Court, Glasgow, seeks to enhance economic affairs through this initiative, with opportunities for interested parties to engage via electronic submission methods detailed at the Public Contracts Scotland website. Businesses with expertise in leadership training, community management, and rural development stand to gain considerable growth opportunities through this tender. As Scottish Enterprise seeks to deliver a refreshed Scottish Rural Leadership Programme, organisations capable of fostering innovation and enhancing business resilience are likely strong candidates for participation. The open procurement method broadens the competitive field, allowing diverse companies to tender electronic bids for either or both lots. With a focus on quality and price, firms that can offer substantial value while adhering to ethical labour standards may find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their footprint in rural Scotland and contribute to the wider economic objectives set forth by Scottish Enterprise. ## Notice Scottish Enterprise (SE), seeks to procure a supplier(s) to deliver the refreshed 2026-2029 Scottish Rural Leadership Programme (SRLP), split into two lots. It is anticipated that the contract for Lot 1 and Lot 2 will commence on the 29th of June 2026, with a completion date of 31st March 2029. ### Lot Information Scottish Rural Leadership Programme - Core Delivery Programme Lot 1 - Scottish Enterprise (SE) is seeking to procure a supplier to design and deliver an annual six month Scottish Rural Leadership Programme that strengthens leadership confidence, decision making, innovation capability and business resilience across rural Scotland. Renewal: SE will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months Scottish Rural Leaders Network Lot 2 - Scottish Enterprise is seeking to procure a supplier to manage, grow and actively facilitate the Scottish Rural Leaders Network, a pan Scotland community of graduates of the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme (SRLP). Renewal: SE will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554542 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 ENTERPRISE | | Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 6HQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 98390000 - Other services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554542 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554542 Scottish Rural Leadership Programme - Scottish Enterprise (SE), seeks to procure a supplier(s) to deliver the refreshed 2026-2029 Scottish Rural Leadership Programme (SRLP), split into two lots. It is anticipated that the contract for Lot 1 and Lot 2 will commence on the 29th of June 2026, with a completion date of 31st March 2029. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830264 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830264 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830264 - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us ## 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-r6ebe6-0000830264. 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