Award

Support Services to the Convener of the Schools Closure Review Panels

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2021 at 12:04

Tender

30 Apr 2021 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process entitled "Support Services to the Convener of the Schools Closure Review Panels." This tender falls within the office-support services category and is based in the United Kingdom, specifically Glasgow. Currently in the active stage, the procurement is set to run from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024, with the option to extend for two additional years. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing all suppliers to participate, with proposals due by 4th June 2021. Significant details also include a contract value of £300,000 and specific evaluation criteria based on quality and price.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative and support services, particularly those with experience in education or public service sectors. Companies offering reliable logistical, secretarial, and organisational expertise are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with economic and insurance requirements, which will enhance their chances of successful bidding and contribute positively to their growth potential in the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Support Services to the Convener of the Schools Closure Review Panels

Notice Description

Support Services to the Convener of the School Closure Review Panels for the period 1.10.2021 to 30.9.2024with the option of 2 annual extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support Services to the Convener of the School Closure Review Panel. 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.

Renewal: May take up option of 2 x 12 month extensions arranged on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ac31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019587-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,464 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stephanie Evans
Contact Email
stephanie.evans@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7827552462

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTISH ARBITRATION CENTRE

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