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IMPACT30

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Award

01 Aug 2022 at 09:43

Tender

01 Apr 2022 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The IMPACT30 procurement project, initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), aims to deliver development consultancy services throughout the Highlands and Islands region. This active tender process is in the planning stage, with a contract value estimated between GBP 1,067,000 and GBP 1,600,000 over a maximum duration of four years. The initial contract period is set to commence in July 2022 and extend for three years, with an optional one-year renewal. The deadline for tender submission is 24 May 2022 and responses must be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in consultancy, training, and development services. Companies specialising in supporting young entrepreneurs and small enterprises will find this particularly relevant, as the programme is designed to focus on growth potential across all sectors. By providing intensive support to a cohort of 177 businesses, successful bidders will not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to significant community benefits within the region, thereby establishing a strong local presence and network.

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Notice Title

IMPACT30

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded to provide the IMPACT30 support programme across the Highlands and Islands Enterprise region. Key activities will cover a range of topics considered vital for all young entrepreneurs and enterprises as well as bespoke subjects developed around the individual needs of the entrepreneur. The services will start from August 2022 for an initial period of 3 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This programme will provide the intensive and longer-term support to enterprises over the course of 12 month for each cohort. The programme is open to all sectors, with the focus being on growth potential. We expect that there will be 177 participating enterprises receiving support through the programme. See the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance document for full details. 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: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. See the Scope of Requirements for full details.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0328d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020924-2022
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,414,373 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKILLFLUENCE

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