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title: "SPPD-Procurement and Project Delivery Training Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000841841"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Scottish Government"
published: "2026-09-03"
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# SPPD-Procurement and Project Delivery Training Services Framework

Buyer: Scottish Government  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000841841

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, on behalf of Scottish Ministers and Scottish public bodies, intends to establish a training services framework covering two areas. Lot 1 is project delivery training, including project, programme and portfolio management, leadership development, professional qualifications, accredited training, learning resources, early-career support, continuing professional development and communities of practice. Lot 2 is procurement training covering goods, services and works procurement, Scottish legislation and policy, commercial acumen, procurement and supply-chain specialisms, and sustainable procurement. Providers will support the professional development of officials and project delivery professionals across Scotland. Delivery is expected to be remote and flexible, using courses, workshops, blended learning, coaching, mentoring, work-based learning and interactive learning packages. The work is classified as education and training services, including vocational training and procurement training.

This is a planned procurement at the pre-tender stage: the Scottish Government has stated its intention to procure, but this record is not an invitation to tender. The expected method is a framework agreement under an open procedure, with two lots: Project Delivery Training Services and Procurement Training Services. The total estimated value is £1,200,000. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 9 November 2026; this is an indicative publication date rather than a bid deadline. The framework is intended to support Scottish Government and other Scottish public bodies, is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement, and will succeed earlier project delivery and procurement and commercial training frameworks. Providers will need to adapt and develop learning content throughout the framework to reflect changing standards, legislation, methodologies, case studies and best practice.

This will suit established training providers, professional education organisations and specialist consultancies able to serve public-sector learners at scale across Scotland. Strong candidates for Lot 1 will bring expertise in project, programme and portfolio management, project leadership, professional qualifications, accredited training and capability development. Lot 2 will suit providers with deep knowledge of Scottish public procurement, commercial and supply-chain practice, procurement legislation and policy, and the Sustainable Procurement Duty. Across both lots, the buyer is looking for providers that can deliver high-quality remote and flexible learning through several formats, tailor programmes to different competency levels and learning needs, and demonstrate practical impact in the workplace. Useful strengths include coaching and mentoring, work-based learning, interactive digital packages, knowledge sharing, communities of practice and the capacity to refresh existing content or create new material regularly.

## Notice

Scottish Government is seeking the provision of a Procurement and Project Delivery Training Framework on behalf of the Scottish Ministers to support the professionalisation of public procurement and project delivery in Scotland. This is a successor to the procurement and commercial training framework that ended in December 2025 and the project delivery training framework.

### Lot Information

Procurement Training Services

The Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate (SPPD) is the organisation tasked with procuring goods, works and services on behalf of Scottish public sector bodies. SPPD is seeking the provision of a Procurement Training Framework Lot on behalf of the Scottish Ministers to support the professionalisation of public procurement in Scotland. SPPD aims to deliver sustainable value for money through effective engagement and collaboration throughout the procurement process whilst complying with national procurement strategies and contracts. SERVICES REQUIRED: Scottish Government's mission as an organisation is to work together to improve the lives of the people of Scotland. Our vision is to be dynamic, diverse and connected, serving Scotland now and in the future. Scottish Government's Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland: 2023 to 2028 https://www.gov.scot/publications/public-procurement-strategy-scotland-2023-2028/ - highlights the importance of building capability: "People are key. We must ensure the Procurement profession is developing individuals and teams. As well as attracting, developing and retaining new and existing procurement talent, leadership is essential." We continue to invest in building capability and skills for procurement and supply chain professionals to ensure that officials across Scottish Government and the public sector in Scotland have the necessary skills now and, in the future, so that public procurement spend is used in a business friendly, socially responsible and legally compliant manner to deliver real public value whilst balancing cost, quality and sustainability. During 2026 we are considering placing a training and development framework to provide Scottish Government and other public bodies in Scotland with tailored learning and development, grounded in the Scottish public procurement context, to build capability in the following areas. Public procurement skills across a broad range of topics covering goods, services and works, including current legislation and policy relevant to Scotland, building commercial acumen, and procurement and supply chain specialisms. Includes procurement skills specifically related to the Sustainable Procurement Duty and its associated tools and guidance under the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (and any subsequent legislation), with particular regard to improving procurement capability and embedding sustainability into procurement processes.

Project Delivery Training Services

The Project Delivery Training element of the Framework provides a strategic learning and development service to strengthen project, programme and portfolio management capability across the Scottish Government and wider Scottish public sector. Its purpose is to support the development of project delivery professionals by providing access to accredited training, leadership development, professional qualifications, learning resources and tailored capability-building interventions that help turn policy and business strategy into successful delivery outcomes. The scope of the framework includes the delivery of open and closed training courses, bespoke learning and development programmes, project leadership development, support for early career entrants and professional accreditation. It also supports knowledge sharing, communities of practice, continuing professional development and the embedding of project delivery standards, principles and best practice across participating public bodies throughout Scotland. The framework is aligned to the Scottish Government's programme and project management principles ensuring that the learning opportunities best support the learning outcomes of the staff attending.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563688 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Scottish Government |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Postcode area | 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563688

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP563688
  SPPD-Procurement and Project Delivery Training Services Framework - Scottish Government is seeking the provision of a Procurement and Project Delivery Training Framework on behalf of the Scottish Ministers to support the professionalisation of public procurement and project delivery in Scotland. This is a successor to the procurement and commercial training framework that ended in December 2025 and the project delivery training framework.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=841841
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000841841
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-training-frameworks/
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/public-procurement-strategy-scotland-2023-2028/
- https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-procurement-commercial-competency-framework/
- https://www.procurementjourney.scot/

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