This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2017 at 01:00

Tender

15 Nov 2016 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scottish Enterprise as the contracting authority, seeking proposals for "Strategy Planning Workshops" aimed at enhancing business strategies for small to medium enterprises in Scotland. The tender is currently in the award stage, with an active status since it was awarded on March 16, 2017. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contract delivery locations span across Scotland, excluding Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Key dates include the initial tender submission deadline of January 5, 2017, and the procurement is classified under the services category.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consulting and professional training services. Firms that cater to small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those with experience in facilitating workshops and strategic planning, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses should be prepared to showcase relevant expertise, as the evaluation criteria include requirements for prior experience in both domestic and international market strategy development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Strategy Planning Workshops

Notice Description

The Strategy Planning Workshop product has been designed to enable a business to focus its strategy for pro-active business development. It provides senior management teams time away from the business to explore the challenges, opportunities and threats facing their business and agree on the future direction of the business. The product offers focus on the strategic direction of their business, to reach a consensus on this, and provide an outline action plan for future implementation. It is targeted at small to medium sized companies whose management team have limited experience/access to the knowledge required to understand the importance of strategy development prior to engaging in a new direction/project. The companies will have identified potential opportunities to deliver business growth through international and/or domestic market expansion, but may be unsure as to next steps or whether it is the right direction for the business.

Lot Information

Area 1

It is targeted at small to medium sized companies whose management team have limited experience/access to the knowledge required to understand the importance of strategy development prior to engaging in a new direction/project. The format of assistance is typically a 2 day intervention consisting of three sessions: one half day pre-workshop session, a full day workshop session and one further half day post-workshop session. In some instances, an optional half day implementation session may be commissioned for companies requiring additional support in implementing the bespoke action plan. Details on the area covered by Lot 1 can be found on page 9 of the Invitation to Tender document.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract will be 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months. The estimated value detailed includes the one year optional extension.

Area 2

It is targeted at small to medium sized companies whose management team have limited experience/access to the knowledge required to understand the importance of strategy development prior to engaging in a new direction/project. The format of assistance is typically a 2 day intervention consisting of three sessions: one half day pre-workshop session, a full day workshop session and one further half day post-workshop session. In some instances, an optional half day implementation session may be commissioned for companies requiring additional support in implementing the bespoke action plan. Details on the area covered by Lot 2 can be found on page 9 of the Invitation to Tender document.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract will be 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months. The estimated value detailed includes the one year optional extension.

Area 3

It is targeted at small to medium sized companies whose management team have limited experience/access to the knowledge required to understand the importance of strategy development prior to engaging in a new direction/project. The format of assistance is typically a 2 day intervention consisting of three sessions: one half day pre-workshop session, a full day workshop session and one further half day post-workshop session. In some instances, an optional half day implementation session may be commissioned for companies requiring additional support in implementing the bespoke action plan. Details on the area covered by Lot 3 can be found on page 10 of the Invitation to Tender document.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This contract will be 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months. The estimated value detailed includes the one year optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000470002
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR280720
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

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
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,462,388 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20179 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/11/20

Notice Status

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

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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