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Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services

SRUC

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Award

15 Apr 2025 at 11:18

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

SRUC, a higher education and research institution based in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services. Classified under research consultancy services (CPV: 73210000) and pertaining to the services category, this contract involved the delivery and impact evaluation of the ongoing Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) programme at SRUC's Barony Campus in Dumfries (UKM92). The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract awarded to GORSE Services Limited, effective from 15 April 2025, with a value of £54,600 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research, business development, and evaluation consultancy services. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio of public sector work and gain valuable experience working under programmes that support agricultural innovation. SMEs with robust project delivery capabilities, a strong employee insurance cover, and a proven track record in consultancy services were particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The contract's defined scope and detailed selection criteria ensured that only well-qualified bidders participated, effectively fostering business growth and strengthening industry reputation.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Working under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) Programme Director, SRUC seeks external project expertise, averaging seven days per month, to support the delivery and impact evaluation of the on-going DDC programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see full description of requirement in the attached invitation to tender document. Additional information: In their SPD response, Tenderers are required to disclose 1. their ("general") yearly turnover for the previous three financial years; 2. that their insurance cover meets the following levels: Employer's Compulsory Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million) Professional Indemnity Insurance (GBP 5 million) Public Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million)

Renewal: One extension of 12 months by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d51d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2025
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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months 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
SRUC
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GORSE SERVICES

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