--- title: "Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Scottish Enterprise" published: "2026-08-12" --- # Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation Buyer: Scottish Enterprise Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857.json) ## Summary Scottish Enterprise is seeking a supplier or consortium to establish and support the growth of a pan-Scotland Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation. The work is a specialist business and economic development service for Scotland’s life sciences sector, covering cluster organisation, coordination and growth support. The appointed organisation will work across Scotland rather than at a single named site. Scottish Enterprise is the buying organisation. The procurement is classified as management consultancy services (CPV 73220000) and is intended for an organisation able to bring together sector stakeholders, develop the cluster’s capability and support its longer-term growth. Consortium bids are permitted, with a nominated lead organisation responsible for administration; consortium members would share contractual responsibility. The requirement is delivered as one lot and is relevant to life sciences sector bodies, economic development specialists and organisations with cluster-building experience. The procurement has reached tender: Scottish Enterprise invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids were due by 28 August 2026 at 13:00, with bid opening at the same time. The contract period is 180 days, and bids must remain valid for 90 days. The estimated contract value is £165,000. Award is based on meeting the stated selection requirements and passing the technical checks, including two relevant examples of similar commissions. Bidders must provide named staff and qualifications, meet financial capacity requirements, hold or obtain appropriate insurance, and submit a board-approved climate change plan. The buyer will assess proposed subcontracting arrangements and supply-chain controls. Variants are not allowed, and electronic payment and ordering will be used; electronic invoicing is allowed. This opportunity suits established life sciences, innovation, economic development or management consultancy organisations that can organise and grow a Scotland-wide sector cluster. Strong candidates will have demonstrable experience delivering similar commissions, with two concise examples showing outputs, duration, value and client, and the capacity to provide suitably qualified named staff. Consortiums can combine complementary expertise, provided the lead organisation and members accept joint contractual responsibility. Suppliers should be able to manage partners and subcontractors through resilient supply-chain systems, including effective payment controls. The requirement also favours organisations with robust financial management, appropriate employer’s, public and professional indemnity insurance, and a practical approach to climate action. A board-approved Climate Change Plan is required, making environmental governance an important qualification for bidders. ## Notice The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier or consortia to establish and support the growth of the pan-Scotland Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation for Scotland. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier or consortia to establish and support the growth of the pan-Scotland Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation for Scotland. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562128 | | 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 | 12 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £165,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562128 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562128 Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a supplier or consortia to establish and support the growth of the pan-Scotland Life Sciences Cluster Development Organisation for Scotland. ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839857 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=839857 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839857 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - 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. 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