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Award

03 Aug 2022 at 16:31

Tender

30 Mar 2022 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework" is being procured by Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business management consultancy and related services. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 5th May 2022. The framework is designed to appoint multiple suppliers over a period of 24 months, with the possibility to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services tailored to high-growth ventures. Particularly suited to compete are firms with expertise in leadership coaching, corporate governance, innovation strategies, and data-driven business insights, especially those with experience in supporting nascent companies seeking significant investment. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong network in investment circles and have a proven record in mentoring or consulting for entrepreneurial start-ups will be in a favourable position to engage in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint multiple suppliers to a 5-lot framework, each lot may have up to 5 suppliers, to deliver entrepreneurial specialist business support to Scottish Enterprise's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies. The framework is expected to be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Lot Information

Leadership

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 1 providers will be expected to demonstrate experience of supporting early-stage founder/CEOs, of leading or significantly influencing a new or growing business at Board level, and/or be able to demonstrate experience of leading an innovative enterprise trading internationally.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 if required.

Investment and Corporate Governance

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 2 intense 1:1 support is required in those early stages to enable companies to prepare for investment and attract the right investors at the right time. Providers must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of helping early-stage companies raise significant investment, and of working at Board level with these types of start-ups.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial 24 months duration with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Innovation and Commercialisation

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 3 providers will be expected to demonstrate experience of helping early stage companies map, plan and commercialise their product/service development, and have a track record of being involved in similar high growth innovation driven enterprises in appropriate sectors.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if required

Data Opportunities

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 4 suppliers must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of working with businesses to explore and develop data-driven insights and commercial opportunities.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Executive Education Programme

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 5 providers must have experience of coaching/mentoring/educating early-stage, high growth ventures both at individual and cohort level.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03282d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021331-2022
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

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

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,875,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20224 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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
6
Supplier Names

(GW Partners LTD t/a) Metta

Bellrock Technology

Effini Limited

Entrepreneur Business School Ltd

High Growth Start-Up Specialists Ltd

Oxentia Ltd

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