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UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Scottish Enterprise

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26 Aug 2026 at 15:19

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18 Nov 2025 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise procured co-working office space in Abu Dhabi together with wraparound business support for between six and twelve companies entering the UAE. The support is intended to help those companies establish and develop their business presence over a 12-month period. The requirement covers business and management consultancy, including business development and general management consultancy. The supplier is expected to provide suitable premises and location, coordinate the programme, and give participating companies access to an appropriate community of partners and vendors. The work is delivered in Abu Dhabi, while the buyer is Scottish Enterprise, the Scottish public body responsible for supporting sustainable economic growth and creating more and better jobs. This is a services contract rather than a goods or construction opportunity.

The procurement is complete and was run as an open procedure. Two bids were received, both from small and medium-sized enterprises, and both were submitted electronically. Kantar Advisory Partners was selected and the contract is active. The contract value is £318,350 and it was signed on 27 July 2026. The published tender described an expected value of £150,000 to £180,000 excluding VAT, with a stated overall tender value of £340,000. The anticipated contract start was 11 February 2026, for 18 months, with Scottish Enterprise holding an option to extend by a further 15 months. Bids were due by 7 January 2026 at 11:00 UTC, with evaluation and public bid opening beginning at that time. Price carried 30%, with quality criteria covering space, team structure, methodology, engagement, continuity and fair work.

This procurement demonstrates demand from Scottish Enterprise for a supplier able to combine flexible workspace in Abu Dhabi with hands-on business support for a cohort of internationalising companies. A credible competitor would need access to suitable, appropriately located premises; experience coordinating a multi-company programme; and a project team able to deliver the full range of support consistently. Strong local knowledge and an established network of suitable partners and vendors would be important, as would effective communication and presentation skills. The evaluation also tested business continuity and fair work, so suppliers would need robust resilience arrangements and credible employment practices. Organisations may participate as a consortium, but all members would be jointly and severally liable; bidders relying on other entities or subcontractors would need the required self-declarations and exclusion information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UAE Energy Transition Business Hub Support in Abu Dhabi

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver co-working office space and wrapround business support services for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 companies entering the UAE for 12 months. It is anticipated that the contract will start on 11 February 2026 for a period of 18 months. The value of the contract is expected to be in the region of between GBP150,000 and GBP180,000 excluding VAT, and SE has the option to extend by a further 15 month period.

Renewal: Scottish Enterprise has the option to extend the contract for an additional period of 15 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081436-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£318,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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 North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Kantar Advisory Partners

Further Information

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