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F4OR Consultancy Services - Business Excellence Framework

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 12:42

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 14:06

TenderUpdate

19 Dec 2025 at 11:27

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by ORE Catapult, a central government public authority located in Glasgow, is centred around the F4OR Consultancy Services – Business Excellence Framework aimed at supporting companies in obtaining their 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status. The tender, identified by ID ORE/25/067, falls under the service industry category encompassing project management, research and development, and business development consultancy services, specifically for the Northeast England programme. The most recent award was completed, with contracts linked to this tender already signed as of 5th March 2026, and active through to 4th March 2029, with implications for businesses until potentially 2030. This open procedure featured a framework agreement, with commercial and technical criteria forming the basis of awards.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs specialising in consultancy and business development within the renewables sector. Given the open framework agreement approach, SMEs like Aedifice Projects and others have effectively competed, securing awards. The consultancy role as a Business Excellence Industrial Advisor (BEIA) promises to significantly impact participating companies by guiding them through their development journey, thus creating prospects not only for direct business involvement but also for comprehensive service provision across associated consultancy areas. Business entities with expertise in project management and consultancy for renewable energies are well-suited to thrive in this environment, encouraging advancement and innovation within the sector.

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Notice Title

F4OR Consultancy Services - Business Excellence Framework

Notice Description

ORE Catapult has established a 4FOR Consultancy Services for Business Excellence Framework Agreement. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019890-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
4
Supplier Names

AEDIFICE PROJECTS

FORSTER HARRISON SERVICES

IRTON SERVICES

STEVEN BARR TRADING AS REASON UP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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