Scottish Rural Leadership Programme

What this is

Scottish Enterprise is procuring delivery of the refreshed 2026-2029 Scottish Rural Leadership Programme (SRLP, reference P26-0062) across 2 lots: Lot 1 Core Delivery Programme and Lot 2 Scottish Rural Leaders Network. Contract commences 29 June 2026, completes 31 March 2029 (33 months) with 12-month extension option. Award criteria: 60% quality (Methodology incl. Innovation 30%, Leadership/Coaching Knowledge 25%, Project Team Structure 20%, Timetable/Milestones 10%, Impact/Evaluation 10%, Fair Work First 5%; Prompt Payment Pass/Fail) / 40% price.

Key points

• Scottish Rural Leadership Programme 2026-2029 — 2 lots: Core Delivery and Rural Leaders Network; leadership coaching and rural business development focus
• Prompt Payment Pass/Fail + 60% quality (methodology 30%, coaching knowledge 25%) / 40% price
• Scottish Enterprise buyer; contract starts 29 June 2026; deadline 01 June 2026

Who can bid

Open procedure. Scottish Enterprise buyer. Prompt Payment Pass/Fail mandatory. 2 lots: Lot 1 Core Delivery Programme, Lot 2 Scottish Rural Leaders Network. Contract start anticipated 29 June 2026. Selection criteria in procurement documents.

How it is scored

Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% quality: Methodology incl. Innovation 30%, Leadership/Coaching Knowledge & Application 25%, Project Team Structure 20%, Timetable incl. Clear Milestones 10%, Impact & Evaluation 10%, Fair Work First 5%. Prompt Payment Pass/Fail. 40% price.

How to submit

Electronic submission via PCS portal. Deadline: 01 June 2026.

Clarifications

Via PCS Q&A. Contact Scottish Enterprise procurement (P26-0062).

Contract period

Contract: 36 months (June 2026 to March 2029) + 12-month extension option. Delivers refreshed Scottish Rural Leadership Programme across Scotland.

Classification

CPV 98390000 — Other services 79400000 — Business and management consultancy and related services79410000 — Business and management consultancy services79411100 — Business development consultancy services Scotland