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F40R CONSULTANCY SERVICES FRAMEWORK

ORE CATAPULT

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17 Nov 2025 at 12:06

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by ORE Catapult, based in Glasgow, has reached the award stage for the tender titled "F40R CONSULTANCY SERVICES FRAMEWORK." This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on project management, research, and development consultancy services. The programme aims to enhance the competitiveness of the UK's Offshore Renewable Energy Supply Chain through the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme, particularly targeting businesses in the Northeast of England. Key milestones include the standstill period ending on 25 November 2025, with the contract period commencing on 28 November 2025 and potentially extending until 26 November 2029. This contract, awarded through an open procurement method, marks the completion stage, with awards announced on 17 November 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large consultancy firms with expertise in offshore renewables and related services. Companies like BVG Associates, Opergy Limited, and Xodus Group have been recognised as successful suppliers, indicating that firms with substantial capacity and track record in consultancy services are well-suited to benefit from this framework. The framework is set to drive long-term economic benefits and facilitate cost reductions in offshore renewables, making it an attractive venture for businesses looking to strengthen their position in the renewable energy sector. The consultancy services framework will enable firms to engage deeply with supply chain development, business excellence, and marketing management within the renewable energy industry.

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Notice Title

F40R CONSULTANCY SERVICES FRAMEWORK

Notice Description

Following the success of the Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in Scotland, Wales and England, ORE Catapult is delivering a further Fit for Offshore Renewables programme in partnership with Northeast Combined Authority (NECA) for businesses in the Northeast England. It is anticipated that additional Fit for Offshore Renewables programmes will also be undertaken. The programme is a Supply Chain Development Programme developed to increase the competitiveness, capacity and competence of the UK Offshore Renewable Energy Supply Chain. It shall support the continued cost reduction in Offshore Renewables, whilst simultaneously securing long-term economic benefits in the UK. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994842557

Lot Information

Sector Specific

The Consultant shall fulfil the role of the Sector Specific Industrial Advisor (SSIA) for the F4OR North East England programme. The main function of this role is to support the participating companies throughout their F4OR journey - from their initial sign up to the programme, through assessment, execution of their action plan, right through to the granting of their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status.

Renewal: possible extension upto 12months

Business Excellence

The Consultant shall fulfil the role of the Business Excellence Industrial Advisor (BEIA) for the F4OR Northeast England programme. The main function of this role is to support the participating companies throughout their F4OR journey - from their initial sign up to the programme, through their assessment, execution of their action plan, right through to the granting of their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status.

Renewal: possible extension upto 12months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e9c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074354-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Rachel Douglas
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
3
Supplier Names

BVG ASSOCIATES

OPERGY

XODUS GROUP

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