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Large Grants Due Diligence Framework

Scottish Enterprise(buyer)

Published
Published 4 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 7 December 2026 (24 days left)
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Overview

Scottish Enterprise is procuring a two-lot framework to deliver technical and financial due diligence assessment services in support of grant applications exceeding GBP 100,000 from businesses based or establishing in Scotland. The framework will appoint a single supplier per lot with an estimated total value of GBP 800,000. Bids must be submitted by 7 December 2026 ahead of an anticipated commencement on 25 January 2027.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1 - Technical Due Diligence - over 100k grant sought

  • Lot 2 - Financial Due Diligence - over 100k grant sought

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£800,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
4 November 2026
Deadline
7 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy servicesResearch servicesResearch consultancy services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Research and development services and related consultancy services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 14% received only one.

How bids will be scored

  • Understanding of Requirements, Sector Knowledge and Expertise
  • Methodology, Reporting and Recommendations
  • Project team structure
  • Fair Work First
  • Price

Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,332

Median of 4,525 awards in the last 24 months

Scottish Enterprise in the last 12 months

20

contracts awarded, worth £6,046,590 in total

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  1. Contract Notice

    4 November 2026

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