Award

Grangemouth Investor Relations Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Award

07 Oct 2025 at 09:29

Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 07:41

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise has completed the procurement process for the "Grangemouth Investor Relations Framework," awarding a contract under the business development consultancy services category. This framework aims to develop and implement an investor relations strategy for the Grangemouth area, promoting investment opportunities aligned with the Grangemouth Future Industries Programme and the Scottish Government's Just Transition Plan. The award was concluded on 28th July 2025 with Aspect: The Strategic Communication Experts selected as the supplier. This procurement, managed through an open procedure, aligns with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations and took place in the UKM76 region, primarily focusing on services.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in business development consultancy, especially those capable of demonstrating strong partnerships and innovative marketing strategies. Companies with expertise in investor relations can leverage the framework to enhance their industry reputation and forge new connections within Scotland's economic development landscape. Ideal for SMEs and consortiums with solid financial standing, this contract supports environmental management and sustainable business practices, making it attractive for firms with a commitment to climate-conscious operations. Business entities interested in expanding their footprint in Scotland's burgeoning market can gain significant benefits by participating in such initiatives.

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Notice Title

Grangemouth Investor Relations Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to a Framework Agreement to develop and implement an industry led investor relations proposition for Grangemouth which showcases opportunities for investing in the site. This is in line with the expectations of the Grangemouth Future Industries Programme Board (GFIB), landowners, communities and unions and supports the Just Transition Plan being led by the Scottish Government, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier to a Framework Agreement to develop and implement an industry led investor relations proposition for Grangemouth which showcases opportunities for investing in the site. This is in line with the expectations of the Grangemouth Future Industries Programme Board (GFIB), landowners, communities and unions and supports the Just Transition Plan being led by the Scottish Government, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise.

Renewal: The Framework will be for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend for 1 period of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062752-2025
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 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
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
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPECT: THE STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION EXPERTS

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