Award

F4OR NES5

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2025 at 07:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jun 2025 at 13:52

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

23 Jun 2025 at 11:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by ORE Catapult, a public undertaking located in Glasgow, UK, has recently completed the direct award contract titled "F4OR NES5". The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on business analysis and project management consultancy services. The tender was awarded to Steven Barr, an SME based in New Malden, United Kingdom. This direct procurement method was chosen due to Steven Barr's unique skills and existing relationships within the North East of Scotland, deemed essential for successful programme delivery without affecting project timelines. The contract commenced on 24th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2026, with a gross value of £67,364.40.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for consultancies skilled in business analysis and project management, especially those familiar with the business excellence requirements and regional nuances of Scotland's North East. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in delivering tailored consultancy services and establishing strategic regional relationships, would benefit from participation in such direct awards. It demonstrates the importance of possessing specialist knowledge and a bespoke approach, which are valued highly in competitive procurement scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

F4OR NES5

Notice Description

The purpose of this direct award is to appoint Steven Barr for delivery of Business Excellence strand of the F4OR NES5 programme. Steven has worked across previous iterations of this programme and is extremely knowledgeable on the requirements of the programme as well has having good regional expertise in the North East of Scotland. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961201103

Procurement Information

Due to the unique skills and the relationships Steven Barr has within North East of Scotland, this is the only company who can successfully deliver the programme within the project timelines without influencing the overall project schedule.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034898-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,137 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£56,137 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07879519249

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEVEN BARR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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