There are currently 8 open public tenders in education and training in Scotland. The next deadline is 5 Nov 2026, and 1 close within a week. 3 state an estimated value, together £337.6m (median £14.0m). Most active buyers: Skills Development Scotland Ltd (2), University of Glasgow (1). Most in demand: Training services, Adult and other education services.
Updated 2 Nov 2026.
| Deadline within 7 days | 1 |
| Deadline in 8–30 days | 2 |
| Deadline in more than 30 days | 5 |
| Estimated value under £100k | 0 |
| Estimated value £100k–£1m | 0 |
| Estimated value £1m–£10m | 1 |
| Estimated value over £10m | 2 |
| No value stated | 5 |
Largest tender: Modern Apprenticeship Services - Learning Provider and Employer 2027-2028 – Skills Development Scotland Ltd, £320.0m, deadline 3 Dec 2026.
Most active buyers: Skills Development Scotland Ltd (2), University of Glasgow (1), North Lanarkshire Council (1), East Ayrshire Council (1), Dumfries and Galloway Council (1).
PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP) Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be…
View official noticeNorth Lanarkshire Council (the "Council") proposes to establish a Flexible Framework Agreement for the Provision of Education Services. . The Agreement is anticipated to commence in May 2027 for a period of 48 months (4 years). . The maximum value of the…
View official noticeSkills Development Scotland has a requirement to procure a multi lot, multi supplier framework agreement for SDS and on behalf of the Devolved Governments (DGs) of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to provide development of Standards and Frameworks.
View official noticeModern Apprenticeships (MA) Services for starts for year 2027-2028, plus optional two up to 12 month extension periods for 2028-2029 and 2029-2030. The current estimated value of this tender is up to 320m GBP (exclusive of any applicable VAT), including…
View official noticeFramework Agreement for Early Learning and Childcare Provision - New Applicants October 2026 OCTOBER 2026 REOPENING OF FLEXIBLE FRAMEWORK - NOTE THAT FUNDED PROVIDERS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE FRAMEWORK DO NOT REQUIRE TO RE-APPLY, THIS NOTICE IS APPLICABLE FOR…
View official noticeThe Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the…
View official noticeCURRENT DYNAMIC PURCHASING SYSTEM SUPPLIERS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. (New suppliers are welcome to apply) This Contract Notice has been published to notify of a further year extension to the original 5 year Dynamic Purchasing System until September 2027.…
View official noticeThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to procure Work Focused Activities for Jobcentre Plus Districts in England, Scotland and Wales via the previous DWP eProcurement Solution (ePS). DWP has now migrated to a…
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