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F4OR Consultancy Services - Business Excellence Framework

ORE CATAPULT

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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

ORE Catapult, a public authority under central government, is overseeing a procurement process titled "F4OR Consultancy Services – Business Excellence Framework." This contract, valued at £400,000 gross, involves project management and business development consultancy services. The aim is to assist companies in attaining 'Fit for Offshore Renewables' status as part of the F4OR Northeast England programme. The procurement follows an open procedure, culminating in a contract period starting on 5th March 2026, expected to conclude on 4th March 2029, with a potential extension until March 2030. The process is currently at the award stage, with contracts approximately set to be signed by 4th March 2026. The standstill period ends on 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth in consultancy services, especially those in project management and business development domains. SMEs, in particular, have been actively involved, accounting for 8 of the final stage bids for this lot. Contracting opportunities such as this one can greatly benefit small and medium enterprises looking to expand their expertise and footprint within the offshore renewable sector. With the framework aiming to enhance business excellence in the region, companies proficient in delivering consultancy services to aid project execution and development may find this tender a lucrative prospect for extending their business capabilities and networks.

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Notice Title

F4OR Consultancy Services - Business Excellence Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing 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. Please note the initial Term shall be for a period of thirty-six months (36), until 22nd January 2029. With an option to extend for a further period of twelve (12) months until 22nd January 2030. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015712092

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e776
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015273-2026
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, 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
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
4
Supplier Names

AEDIFICE PROJECTS

FORSTER HARRISON SERVICES

IRTON SERVICES

STEVEN BARR TRADING AS REASON UP

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