Training tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 9 live training tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers training, courses and apprenticeships contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 9 live training tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 4 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 2 of 9 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 6 of 9
Insurance
- Public liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 9)
- Employer's liability (asked for in 1 of 9)
02Live training tenders in Scotland
- Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracyThe Electoral CommissionNorth East +9£144kCloses 2 daysSME
- Inspection, Maintenance & Repair of Education PE (PESSPA), Outdoor Play & Fitness-Suite EquipmentNorth Lanarkshire CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 4 daysFramework
- Clackmannanshire Council - Values based leadership DeliveryClackmannanshire CouncilScotland£600kCloses 10 days
- PURCH3060 Framework for the Provision of Strategic Leaders Programme (SLP)University of GlasgowScotlandNot statedCloses 10 daysFramework
- Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education ServicesNorth Lanarkshire CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 22 daysFramework
- Outsourced Qualification Delivery ServicesSANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATIONNorth East +9Not statedCloses 25 daysSME
- Framework Agreement - Standards and FrameworksSkills Development Scotland LtdScotland£3.6mCloses 32 daysFramework
- Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2026)East Ayrshire CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 45 daysFramework
- Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible FrameworkDumfries and Galloway CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 322 daysFramework
03Who is buying
- North Lanarkshire Council 2 live tenders
- The Electoral Commission 1 live tender
- Clackmannanshire Council 1 live tender
- University of Glasgow 1 live tender
- SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION 1 live tender
04Training contracts: common questions
How many training tenders are live in Scotland?
9 right now, from 8 public buyers, with 4 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in training contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. The insurance named most often is public liability at around £5m. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win training contracts?
Often, yes. 2 of the 9 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 6 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Education & training
Education and training buyers look for relevant accreditation and quality evidence, such as Ofsted outcomes, awarding body approval or safeguarding procedures. Many contracts are short lots, which suits smaller providers.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.