Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
UK
Contact person: Gordon Hutton
Telephone: +44 1414685025
E-mail: gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme
Reference number: P26-0006
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79400000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Scottish Enterprise is commissioning a Framework Agreement to deliver its Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme. Our Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme supports the ongoing development of business leaders at all levels and stages of experience. Delivered under a framework agreement with multiple suppliers across the Scottish Enterprise area, the programme plays a key role in cultivating leadership capability and innovation within businesses.
The Framework will comprise of four separate single supplier lots as detailed below:
Lot 1 – Transformational Leadership
Lot 2 – Innovating Leadership: AI, Data & Emerging Tech
Lot 3 – Growth Through Risk & Ambition
Lot 4 – Leadership in Times of Geopolitical & Economic Volatility
Bidders may bid for more than one lot but can only be awarded one lot, unless there are no other acceptable bids. In such cases, a bidder may be awarded more than one lot.
It is anticipated that the Framework will start on 6 April 2026 for a period of 24 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for a further 2 periods of 12 months each.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Growth Through Risk and Ambition
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
79400000
79410000
79900000
79990000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Delivery across Scotland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 – Growth Through Risk and Ambition
To support leaders in evaluating growth strategies, embracing risk as a catalyst for innovation, and exploring strategic options like investment, mergers, and ESG-aligned finance. Encourages a culture of learning through experimentation.
The Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme will consist of a series of structured learning sessions and topic specific diagnostic tools, delivered over a period of 2 - 6 months, depending on the Lot. Delivery will follow a hybrid model, combining online and face-to-face formats to maximise accessibility and impact.
The Framework will deliver programmes across the Scottish Enterprise area, responding to demand. Where appropriate, programmes may also be delivered in collaboration with other enterprise agencies across Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed)
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Project Team Structure including roles and responsibilities of the proposed team
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Methodology and proposed approach
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Innovation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Communication & Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation)
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Leadership in times of Geopolitical and Economic Volatility
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79411100
79400000
79410000
79900000
79990000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Delivery across Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 – Leadership in Times of Geopolitical and Economic Volatility
Helps leaders build resilience, agility, change capability and foresight to lead through uncertainty, global disruption, and change—while staying focused on long-term sustainability and stakeholder trust.
The Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme will consist of a series of structured learning sessions and topic specific diagnostic tools, delivered over a period of 2 - 6 months, depending on the Lot. Delivery will follow a hybrid model, combining online and face-to-face formats to maximise accessibility and impact.
The Framework will deliver programmes across the Scottish Enterprise area, responding to demand. Where appropriate, programmes may also be delivered in collaboration with other enterprise agencies across Scotland.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed)
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Project Team Structure including roles and responsibilities of the proposed team
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Methodology and proposed approach
/ Weighting: 25
Quality criterion: Innovation
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: Communication & Engagement Skills (to be assessed via presentation)
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
40
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-081844
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Growth Through Risk and Ambition
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Leadership in times of Geopolitical and Economic Volatility
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Please note that a Prior Information Notice (PIN) was published in respect of this tender process including an engagement session with suppliers. A copy of the PIN is attached to this notice along with relevant documentation and a link to the recording of the engagement session.
This is a relevant climate change contract and bidders are required to complete and return the attached Climate Change Plan template.
Bidders may submit tenders for one or more lots and we will award a maximum of one lot per bidder (unless there are no other suitable bids). For the purposes of this restriction, a bidder includes any consortium, joint venture, or other grouping of economic operators submitting a tender as a single entity.
- Consortium members may also bid independently for other lots, provided this is declared.
- Subcontractors may participate in other lots, subject to disclosure and conflict-of-interest checks.
- If you rank first in multiple lots, the award of lots process will decide which lot is awarded
Further detail is provided in the tender documentation.
SPD Statement for 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar).
Any contract will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation.
SPD Statement for 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned.
SPD Statement for 2D.1 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon, they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self-declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion.
The Supplier Development Programme will be hosting some Aligned Tender Training to provide additional support to help bidders understand the tender process. This will be held on Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 2.00pm to 3.30pm. This will be an online webinar and bidders can register via the link provided in the tender documentation.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff clerk's Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414298888
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us.
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the High Court.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/05/2026