Open784 days left · closes midday, Friday 5 January 2029

Grant Fund Manager Dynamic Purchasing System

Scottish Government · Central government

In brief

Scottish Government is looking for suppliers for consultancy and financial services work (Scotland).

It is a framework worth up to £80,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 30 months, starting 9 July 2026.

Bids close at midday, Friday 5 January 2029.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: midday, Friday 5 January 2029

How bids are scored

Quality · Price

Competition

Usually low: a median of 2 bids per contract for this buyer (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

The Scottish Government is extending a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Grant Fund Managers. Potential participants must complete the SPD (Single Procurement Document) and meet the minimum entry criteria to participate on the DPS.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 784 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £80,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Scotland?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Dynamic purchasing system?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 5 January 2029. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

4 February 2026Contract notice (update) · notice 009837-2026
22 July 2026Contract notice · notice 069065-2026

About the buyer

Scottish GovernmentLast 12 months

Procurements

117

Awards

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From notice 009837-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 4 February 2026, last updated 22 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.