Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Telephone
+44 412425466
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Procurement, Commercial and Sustainable Training Framework
Reference number
SP-25-07
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Scottish Government is seeking the provision of a Procurement and Commercial Training Framework on behalf of the Scottish Ministers to support the professionalisation of public procurement in Scotland. This is a successor to the procurement and commercial training framework that is ending in December 2025.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Procurement and Commercial Training
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 and Commercial Training Framework 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 2025 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.
Lot 1: Procurement and commercial
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Estimated Value for Lot 300,000 GBP
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Sustainable procurement
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80430000 - Adult-education services at university level
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80532000 - Management training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 and Commercial Training Framework 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 2025 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.
Lot 2: Sustainable procurement
Public 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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Estimated Value for Lot 300,000 GBP
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
19 September 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This framework will be a successor to the procurement and commercial training frameworks (https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-training-frameworks/) that operated nationally in Scotland from 2016 to 2025. This framework will align its capability development offerings with the National Procurement Competency Framework (https://www.gov.scot/publications/procurement-training-frameworks/) and will focus on the following competency levels defined in that Competency Framework:
- Foundation
- Working Knowledge
- Practitioner
- Expert
Providers will be expected to deliver learning remotely and flexibly through a variety of methods including courses, workshops, blended learning approaches, coaching and mentoring, work-based learning and high-quality interactive learning packages.
Providers must also be able to amend existing and develop new learning with the aim of making a demonstrable impact on the job, supporting practical application and the adoption of professional practice.
Throughout the lifetime of the framework providers will be expected to ensure that content and delivery mechanisms are continually and regularly evolved to align with national standards, relevant legislation and include the latest methodologies, case studies and best practice from the Procurement Journey (https://www.procurementjourney.scot/).
In addition, the provider of each Lot will be required to deliver an annual programme of open courses, which will be available remotely to learners at a per place rate, and host national eLearning packages related to the subject of the Lot.
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=808045.
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