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title: "Directorate for Education Review Of Sabhal Mor Ostaig"
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# Directorate for Education Review Of Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838710

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is inviting bids for an open procedure tender titled "Directorate for Education Review Of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig." This procurement, managed by the Scottish Government on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, aims to commission independent social research for the review of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (SMO). With a total budget of £90,000, the contract is particularly directed towards services in the economic affairs and general public services categories. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 28th August 2026. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is expected to be predominantly carried out in Scotland, with Glasgow being the key location addressed by the tender. The anticipated contract period is from 28th September 2026 to 31st March 2027, with potential for extensions under specific circumstances.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations specialising in Gaelic language, education, and cultural identity to collaborate and offer comprehensive insights that will form part of a strategic review to inform educational policies. Companies with expertise in post-school education, financial analysis, and the provision of robust evidence-based research methodologies will find this tender particularly attractive. The procurement method is open, favouring electronic submissions and requiring a high level of insurance cover, which ensures that only serious contenders enter the bidding process. Successful bidders will have the chance to influence the strategic direction of SMO, contributing to its enhancement as Scotland’s national centre for Gaelic language, education, and culture, thereby providing substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is commissioning independent social research for the Scottish Government's review of Sabhal Mor Ostaig (SMO).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Languages Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament in June 2025. The Bill received Royal Assent on 31 July 2025 and became an Act of Parliament on 1 August 2025. The regulations activate Section 32 of the Act in full on 15 September 2026, triggering the legal obligation on Scottish Ministers to carry out a review of SMO. It also starts the statutory timetable of 12 months during which Scottish Ministers must complete the review and use it to inform a report which must then be published and laid before the Scottish Parliament. A key aim of the review is to provide robust evidence based research findings. It will focus on SMO's funding and collate stakeholder views on its status and future development. This will inform ministerial decisions on strategic direction, including where enhancements to SMO's functions, operating model (including improved ways of working), financial sustainability (including income generation), and strategic impact could provide greatest value and strengthen SMO's role a as Scotland's national centre for Gaelic language, education and culture.. Collaborative bids are welcomed, particularly those combining expertise in Gaelic language, education, culture and identity; post-school education, training and skills in Scotland in particular further and higher education; and the review, analysis and reporting of financial information.

Renewal: Only where necessary due to any exceptional circumstances or for contingency purposes, the contract may be extended by up to two one-month periods, with any extension ending no later than 31 May 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561206 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561206

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561206
  Directorate for Education Review Of Sabhal Mor Ostaig - The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is commissioning independent social research for the Scottish Government's review of Sabhal Mor Ostaig (SMO).

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838710
- https://www.gov.scot/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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