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Shott Scale Up Accelerator Growth Training Programme

THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 1 Oct 2026, 00:46.

Opportunity overview

The Royal Academy of Engineering is seeking one lead training provider for a two-year contract to co-design and deliver seven growth training modules for leaders of deep tech SMEs preparing to scale. The provider will be accountable for overall programme coherence, quality, cross-module integration and reporting, while working with Academy partners who will contribute to selected modules. Participants will comprise up to 15 founders or C-suite leaders from UK-based deep tech SMEs at a pre-scale-up stage, with varied sector experience and a strong appetite for peer learning and practical support. Training should be practical, grounded in real scale-up challenges, and designed to include peer learning, reflection and tailored support. Together, the lead provider and module partners will equip participants to: Develop greater confidence and strengthen leadership capabilities as they navigate the complexities of scaling fast growing organisations. Expand their understanding of market opportunities, refine strategic thinking and build robust growth plans that support the ambitions of deep tech businesses. The Academy expects all trainers across modules to work as one delivery team. The lead provider will coordinate this approach to ensure a coherent participant journey and avoid unnecessary duplication.

Classification

  • CPV80532000 — Management training services

Lots

  • Lot 1£175.5k · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06b116
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
No
How to submit
Expressions of interest, clarification questions and submissions: shottscaleup@raeng.org.uk

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
notAllowed

Tender Period

Ends
29 Jun 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
17 Jun 2026, 12:00

Other Requirements

Reserved Participation

smeVcse

Reserved Participation Location

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ONS

Identifiers

K02000001

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
175,500
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Programme quality and suitability of approach
Description
Quality, methodology and effectiveness of the training programme (cohort and individual-based) Approach and level of tailoring specifically to deep tech or engineering leaders preparing for the scale-up stage. Proposed approach to embed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion into the design and delivery of the training programme Co-design and collaboration approach to programme development and delivery (with the Academy team). Suitability and feasibility of the approach for delivering the programme in the Year 2

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Organisation and track record
Description
Suitability of the organisation/lead partner in the consortium. Appropriate programme management and reporting structure in place. Experience of successful delivery of similar programmes for start-ups and scale-ups, ideally in accelerators/incubators settings Expertise and scaling experience of trainers Consistency of a lead facilitator/trainer throughout the training modules Numbers of staff proportionate to services tendered

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
35
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Schedule
Description
The timescale and delivery process are clear and realistic and considerate of the needs of time-constrained participants Appropriate number of days of group training and individual advisory sessions

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
price
Name
Cost
Description
Has accounted for all costs to deliver the programme and pricing is clear Appropriateness/value for money of the budget

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Additonal Service
Description
Proposals may include optional additional sessions, services or content beyond the core budget where these would add value to the programme.

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
18 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
18 Aug 2028, 23:59

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases may be exercised during the term of the contract if requirements change, for example where there is an increase in participant numbers, or supplementary training sessions are required.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
80532000
Description
Management training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
A-17494
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Format
application/pdf
Entry 2
Id
054406-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
9 Jun 2026, 15:53
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Id
GB-CHC-293074

Identifier

Scheme
GB-CHC
Id
293074

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PZPM-9715-TPHG

Address

Street Address
3-4 CARLTON HOUSE TERRACE
Locality
LONDON
Postal Code
SW1Y 5DG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Name
Cristina Lisii
Telephone
+44 207 766 0664

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Entry 2
Scheme
UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS
Id
GB-NIR
Description
Northern Irish devolved regulations apply

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · LONDON · UKI32 · SW1Y 5DG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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1 VERSION
  1. 054406-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·