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International Technical Support Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2021 at 07:54

Tender

06 Aug 2021 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process for the "International Technical Support Framework" aimed at providing consultancy services to Scottish-based exporting companies. The contract, valued at £450,000, was awarded under an open procedure and is classified under business development consultancy services. The procurement stage has concluded, and the contract was signed on 22nd September 2021, with a service duration expected to run from 1st November 2021 until 31st March 2024, potentially extending for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in trade processes and regulatory inquiries. Companies that can offer technical support to exporters facing complex challenges would be particularly well-suited to compete. With four bids received, including those from SMEs, the competitive landscape reflects a strong demand for experts in the field, highlighting the potential for business growth for capable service providers aiming to assist Scottish exporters.

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Notice Title

International Technical Support Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to tender a package of support to service the demand from Scottish based exporting companies with trade process and regulatory enquiries which are complex or technical in nature. The main objective is to assist companies to overcome real time challenges and issues to help them continue to export goods and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to tender a package of support to service the demand from Scottish based exporting companies with trade process and regulatory enquiries which are complex or technical in nature. The main objective is to assist companies to overcome real time challenges and issues to help them continue to export goods and services.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the framework will start on 01 November 2021 until 31 March 2024. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the contract for a further period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d1f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025297-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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 ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414686024

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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

INSTITUTE OF EXPORT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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