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Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Oct 2021 at 15:35

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Tender

20 Jul 2021 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for "Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)", aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of SMEs. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated under an open procurement method. The submission period ended on 20 August 2021, with a contract start date set for 22 November 2021 and an anticipated end date of 30 June 2023. The project's focus lies in the provision of administrative services, specifically supporting SMEs in adopting digital technologies, with proposals evaluated primarily on quality and price factors.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, grant management, and capacity building. Companies with a track record in administering funding for digital projects, particularly those supporting SMEs, are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate relevant experience and adherence to quality standards. With a budget of up to £2,000,000 available for scaling the contract, successful bidders will play a pivotal role in bolstering Scotland's digital economy, thus fostering resilience and improving productivity in the SME sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit sought a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF). The contract is being procured following the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Finance making funding available to support businesses to take advantage of digital technologies and digital skills. The funding is focused specifically on increasing SME digital capability and capacity in order to improve productivity, strengthen business resilience and support Scotland's economic recovery. 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: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the Contract until 12 May 2023. The Scottish Government reserve the option to scale-up the Contract. The maximum available scale-up budget will be 2 000 000 GBP (excluding VAT).

Renewal: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the Contract until 30 June 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ca4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2021
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

75112100 - Administrative development project services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,641,147 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
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

Lanarkshire Enterprise Services

Further Information

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