Award

Preparing to Export Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2022 at 14:45

Tender

07 Oct 2021 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Enterprise is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement titled "Preparing to Export Framework" under the services category of business and management consultancy and related services. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £800,000. The anticipated start date for the agreement is 1 April 2022, lasting for 36 months, with the option for a one-year extension. The submission deadline for bids is set for 11 November 2021, and responses can be delivered through electronic submission methods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on export consultancy, training, and support services. Companies that specialise in blended learning, e-learning, or tailored consultancy are particularly suited to compete for this contract, aimed at aiding Scottish SMEs in enhancing their international sales capabilities. With the involvement of key agencies like Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise, businesses in relevant sectors should consider leveraging this opportunity to expand their market reach and support the local economy.

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Notice Title

Preparing to Export Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement appoint to deliver a tri- phase exporting programme [currently known as Prepare to Export (P2E)] consisting of a blended learning approach which incorporates e-learning, virtual workshops and highly tailored 1:1 consultancy support. The overarching objective of the programme is to help Scottish SMEs to commence, or improve, their international sales, as set out below, to the following commissioning agencies: (1) Scottish Enterprise ("SE"); (2) Highlands and Islands Enterprise ("HIE") and (3) South of Scotland Enterprise ("SOSE") their respective subsidiaries and associated companies and undertakings (each a "Commissioning Agency" and together the "Commissioning Agencies"). It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start on 01 April 2022 for a period of 36 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement appoint to deliver a tri- phase exporting programme [currently known as Prepare to Export (P2E)] consisting of a blended learning approach which incorporates e-learning, virtual workshops and highly tailored 1:1 consultancy support. The overarching objective of the programme is to help Scottish SMEs to commence, or improve, their international sales, as set out below, to the following commissioning agencies: (1) Scottish Enterprise ("SE"); (2) Highlands and Islands Enterprise ("HIE") and (3) South of Scotland Enterprise ("SOSE") their respective subsidiaries and associated companies and undertakings (each a "Commissioning Agency" and together the "Commissioning Agencies"). It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start on 01 April 2022 for a period of 36 months. After this period, Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further period of 12 months.

Renewal: Framework will run for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for 1 period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e947
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000644-2022
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 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
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY

Contact Name
Gordon Hutton
Contact Email
gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk, hieprocurement@hient.co.uk, stuart.paterson@sose.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1414686024, +44 1463245245, +44 1750535901

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGEM (SCOTLAND

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