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ARE – CPD in Tier 4 of Agriculture Reform Programme – RFI

Scottish Government · Central government

In brief

Scottish Government has announced plans to buy training and IT and software work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The notice does not state a value.

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Can I win this?

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 49 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

As part of the development of options for a procurement strategy for a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) tool / system for farmers, crofters, land managers and other persons in Tier 4 of the Agriculture Reform, the Scottish Government is seeking views and information from industry and the market place in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is being issued solely for the purposes of market engagement and gathering supplier insight. It does not represent a commitment to proceed to procurement, and any future route to market remains subject to internal approvals and funding. With this in mind an indicative estimated publication date has been entered to meet PCS requirements only.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 003305-2026

About the buyer

Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months

Procurements

121

Awards

60

Suppliers it has used most for training

  • Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse Limited (AAFDA)1 contract
  • National Foundation for Educational Research1 contract
  • Poteris1 contract
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From notice 003305-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.