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Specialist Advice Framework Agreement

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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17 Mar 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) seeking a Supply Partner for a Specialist Advice Framework Agreement. The contract is classified under business and management consultancy services and is based in Inverness, UK. The procurement was initiated on 15 March 2021 and is currently complete, with an estimated budget of £900,000 for the framework over three years, with an initial requirement for services starting from 1 April 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing broader participation, and it follows the guidelines of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in business and management services, particularly those offering project management, business analysis, or business development consultancy. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality advice and demonstrating a strong management methodology, innovation, and added value will be well-positioned to compete. As the framework may also involve sub-contracting arrangements for service delivery, companies with a robust network of qualified advisors may find significant growth opportunities through this contract.

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Notice Title

Specialist Advice Framework Agreement

Notice Description

THIS IS CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCURMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE. HIE requires a Supply Partner to identify, procure and manage specialist advisors capable of delivering advice to our clients on a case by case basis. For clarity, the Framework will not be for the delivery of advice. The delivery of advice will be provided by advisors directly to clients. However, it is recognised that some organisations may be able to undertake both elements. Delivery of advice will therefore be via a separate arrangement between the client and an advisor. It is expected that advice services will be required from 1st April 2021 for an initial period of 3 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The total 3 year budget currently available for this Framework and for the subsequent delivery of Specialist Advice is 2.9m GBP (excluding VAT). However, for the avoidance of doubt, the overall 3 year Framework value is maximum 900k GBP (ex VAT) which relates only to the services being delivered under the Framework - the costs of the subsequent delivery of the specialist advice (whether by the Supply Partner directly, or by a third party advisor) will be paid for by HIE clients so are not included in the Framework value.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The key Objectives of the Framework are as follows: 1. Establish and maintain a pool or data base of competent, quality assured advisors 2. Delivery of high quality "one to one" advice 3. Delivery of high quality "one to many" advice4. 4. Delivery of high-quality programmes 5. Improve and develop Specialist Advice delivery in the HIE area such that the use of existing sources is maximised, and duplication of effort is avoided 6. Identify where added value can be achieved through management role 7. Management and Administration of service Full details can be found in the ITT. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005391-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£969,200 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN

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