Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 412425466
E-mail: laura.russell@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Request for Information - Digital Learning Platform
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80420000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this RFI is to gather information on market capabilities and solutions for a forthcoming procurement exercise, to supply Scottish Government with a new digital learning platform. This RFI is not a call for competition and does not form part of any evaluation or award process.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48190000
48931000
72212931
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Government (SG), acting on behalf of Scottish Ministers, is currently reviewing the market for a new Learning & Development platform as part of our broader digital learning strategy. We would welcome your participation in this Request for Information to help us better understand your solution and capabilities.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to:
- Understand the capabilities available in the market, specifically assessing the market maturity and supplier capability in delivering enterprise scale, AI Enabled digital learning ecosystems
- Explore integration, data, accessibility, security, and ethical AI consideration
- Validate assumptions around implementation timelines, migration effort, and scalability.
- Identify potential suppliers
- Gather insights on best practices and innovation in L&D technology
- Inform the development of a future Invitation to Tender
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/11/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837864.
(SC Ref:837864)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/07/2026