--- title: "Sport for Life Strategic Review and Refresh" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "The Scottish Sports Council" published: "2026-10-23" --- # Sport for Life Strategic Review and Refresh Buyer: The Scottish Sports Council Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505.json) ## Summary sportscotland is commissioning a strategic review and refresh of its Sport for Life strategy, which guides sport in Scotland. The work covers analysis of evidence, engagement with stakeholders, facilitation, development of strategic options and drafting the revised strategy. The provider must also develop an implementation plan and an outcomes and performance framework, and transfer knowledge to sportscotland. The aim is to prepare for launch of the refreshed strategy in April 2028, subject to agreed approvals. This is a professional strategy and management consultancy service (CPV 79411000), rather than a request to deliver sporting facilities or activities. Work may be carried out remotely or at sportscotland’s headquarters at Templeton on the Green in Glasgow. sportscotland invited offers through an open procedure. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 23 November 2026 at 12:00, with the evaluation and award period starting on 24 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract is planned to run for 360 days, with an optional 12-month extension. No estimated contract value is stated in the published procurement information. There is one lot covering the full strategy review and refresh. Bids must be submitted electronically in English; variants are not allowed, and bids must remain valid for 90 days after the submission deadline. Suppliers must provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the contract. The available information does not describe the award scoring or evaluation criteria. This commission is suited to consultancy firms and research or strategy teams with the capacity to lead an organisation-wide strategic review, rather than suppliers focused solely on sports equipment, construction or frontline coaching. Strong candidates will be able to analyse evidence and translate it into strategic options and a clear, usable strategy; plan and facilitate stakeholder engagement; and turn recommendations into implementation steps and an outcomes and performance framework. The brief also requires effective knowledge transfer, so the provider should be able to leave sportscotland equipped to take the refreshed strategy forward. The work combines research, facilitation, strategic writing and delivery planning over a substantial commission. Suppliers should be able to identify suitably qualified staff for the proposed team and demonstrate the relevant expertise in their offer. ## Notice sportscotland seeks a suitably qualified provider to lead the strategic review and refresh of Sport for Life, including evidence analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategy development and implementation planning, to support launch of the refreshed strategy in April 2028. ### Lot Information Lot 1 sportscotland seeks a provider to lead the strategic review and refresh of Sport for Life, covering evidence analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategic options and strategy drafting. The commission also includes implementation planning, an outcomes and performance framework, and knowledge transfer, supporting launch readiness in April 2028, subject to agreed approvals. Full details provided in Invitation to Tender. Renewal: Optional extension 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=OCT567272 | | 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 | 23 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 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 | The Scottish Sports Council | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G40 1DA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Calton | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567272 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567272 Sport for Life Strategic Review and Refresh - sportscotland seeks a suitably qualified provider to lead the strategic review and refresh of Sport for Life, including evidence analysis, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, strategy development and implementation planning, to support launch of the refreshed strategy in April 2028. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.sportscotland.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846505 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=846505 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846505 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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