Support for Communities Framework 2026-2030

What this is

Framework for providing practical hands-on support services to community organisations and social enterprises in Scotland from November 2026 for an initial 3-year period with optional 1-year extension. Services include business management, financial, project management, and environmental consultancy tailored to organisations lacking capacity or specific skills.

Key points

• Framework provides practical hands-on support (not advice) to community organisations and social enterprises lacking capacity or skills
• Services must complement existing support ecosystem and not duplicate services from other HIE frameworks or public sector organisations
• Initial 3-year term from November 2026 with optional extension up to 1 year; total estimated value GBP 600,000
• Budget for initial 3-year period: GBP 400,000–450,000 (excluding VAT)
• Services cover business management, financial, project management, procurement, and environmental consultancy

Money

3-year budget: GBP 400,000–450,000 (excluding VAT). Total estimated framework value including extension: GBP 600,000.

Contract period

Initial term of 3 years from November 2026, with HIE option to extend for one or more periods not exceeding 1 year in total.

Classification

CPV 79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services 79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services66171000 — Financial consultancy services72224000 — Project management consultancy services79410000 — Business and management consultancy services79411000 — General management consultancy services79412000 — Financial management consultancy services ScotlandScotland (UKM6 - Highlands and Islands)