Cancelled

Workplace Innovation Leadership Development Programme

Scottish Enterprise · Regional agency

In brief

Scottish Enterprise has cancelled this procurement.

It is a framework worth up to £1,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

What the notice says

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.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Transformational Leadership
What this lot covers

Lot 1 – Transformational Leadership A cohesive leadership programme designed for both emerging and established leaders, with consistent core themes and tailored content to reflect each group's unique needs and experiences. 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. 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.

Management consultancy£705,000
Innovating Leadership: AI, Data and Emerging Technology
What this lot covers

Lot 2 – Innovating Leadership: AI, Data and Emerging Tech To empower leaders to embed AI, data, and emerging tech into strategy, foster ethical leadership, and drive internal innovation in a tech-enabled world. 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. 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.

Management consultancy£165,000
Growth Through Risk and Ambition
What this lot covers

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. 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.

Management consultancy£165,000
Leadership in times of Geopolitical and Economic Volatility
What this lot covers

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. 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.

Management consultancy£165,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Connect Three Solutions (SME)
18 bids received
Transformational Leadership£705,000
Elevator (SME)
9 bids received
Innovating Leadership: AI, Data and Emerging Technology£165,000

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Prior information notice · notice 069417-2025
  2. Contract notice · notice 081844-2025
  3. Contract award notice · notice 049409-2026
  4. Contract award notice · notice 050134-2026

About the buyer

Scottish EnterpriseLast 12 months

Procurements

17

Awards

10

Suppliers it has used most for consultancy

  • Connect Three Solutions1 contract
  • Elevator1 contract
  • Kantar Advisory Partners1 contract

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From notice 069417-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 29 October 2025, last updated 28 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.