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Award of Call Off From Crown Commercial Services Lot 4.1 Financial Consultancy for the R100 Digit...

Scottish Government

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29 May 2019 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for financial consultancy services related to the R100 Digit programme. The procurement process was initiated with a tender focused on providing comprehensive financial and commercial advice to ensure the effective delivery of this infrastructure project. The contract has a value of £450,000 and is set for an initial term of two years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. This service is classified under the "services" category and is notable for its emphasis on broadband infrastructure and electronic communications. The contract was formally signed on 1st February 2017, following the tender period which commenced on 1st March 2017 and concluded on 28th February 2021, with the award completed on 29th May 2019.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects, broadband investment, and associated regulatory environments. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record of success in public procurement processes, financial model evaluation, and commercial negotiation are particularly well-suited to compete in this market. The requirement for a thorough understanding of the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme will also benefit businesses active in technology and communications sectors looking to leverage their skills in a critical government initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Call Off From Crown Commercial Services Lot 4.1 Financial Consultancy for the R100 Digit...

Notice Description

The Service Provider shall provide financial and commercial advice in relation to* the delivery of the R100 programme; and* the other Programmes and projects forming part of the remit of the Infrastructure Action Plan Programme Board on and ad hoc basis - if and when requiredThese Programmes are described in more detail in Section 3, Section 4 and Section 6 of the specification. It is envisaged that a substantial proportion of the advice required will relate to the delivery of the R100 Programme (the "Core Service") and as such the detail of this specification and the Technical response focusses primarily on the R100 Programme. Ad hoc advice relating to the other programmes and projects forming part of the IAPPB comprise "Additional Services".The Service Provider must have the capacity to deliver the services detailed potentially across several procurements forming the R100 Programme running concurrently throughout the period of the Contract. Whilst the Scottish Government cannot confirm the number of procurements at present as a decision on this will be part of the development of the Procurement Strategy, Scottish Government would envisage between one and three separate procurements.The Service Provider must possess demonstrable financial advisory expertise in all of the following areas, particularly within the context of projects for the procurement of or investment in broadband infrastructure and/or electronic communications:* Public procurement processes for large infrastructure projects* Proven track record of achieving results within timeframes and in line with programme objectives* Evaluation and review of project financial models and their interrelationship with contractual documentation for major capital procurements, for example payment mechanisms, net present value analysis, comparison and contrast of different approaches/solutions to issues;* Understanding of the Infrastructure Action Plan, Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband programme and the R100 Programme* Understanding of the relevant regulatory environment, state aid regulations and treasury metrics for affordability and value for money;* Tax and accounting expertise;* Economic expertise;* Commercial negotiations; and* Market knowledge and supplier intelligence in the electronic communications sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000461685
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355383
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
11
Supplier Names

Avison Young (formerly GVA)

Cello Signal Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

Harvey Nash

KPMG

Morton Fraser

Parity

Parity Professionals Limited

Saltire Roofing & Building Ltd

Scotec Lifts Ltd

Strathesk Resolutions

Further Information

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