Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 2 Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery and Review

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2017 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

19 Apr 2017 at 01:00

Tender

10 Apr 2017 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has recently completed a tender process for the "Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 2 Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery and Review". This procurement falls under the services category and will be active for a duration of three years, commencing from October 2017, with an optional one-year extension. The estimated total value of the contract ranges between GBP 1.46 million and GBP 1.6 million, based on annual values estimated between GBP 366,000 and GBP 400,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which allows broad participation from interested suppliers.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in project development, appraisal, delivery, and review services. Companies with experience in providing economic and technical support could find this contract particularly beneficial. The tender allows for participation from multiple suppliers, and the structure is designed to encourage a competitive environment, making it suitable for both established firms and newer businesses seeking to demonstrate their capabilities. As the procurement will be available for call-off by affiliated organisations, businesses are encouraged to engage in this opportunity to expand their reach and potentially secure long-term contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Research Appraisal and Support Framework - Lot 2 Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery and Review

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. The Research, Appraisal and Support Framework consists of three closely aligned areas - Finance and Technical Support; Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery & Review and Research. This particular Notice relates to Lot 2 Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery and Review. The Framework has been awarded for 3 years with an optional 1 year extension. It is estimated that the total value of the services for this Lot over the maximum duration of 4 years will be between GBP1.46m and GBP1.6m excluding VAT. This is the figure which has been used in II.1.7, II.2.4 & V.2.4. This is based on an estimated annual value of between GBP366k and GBP400k excluding VAT.

Lot Information

Lot 1

These services will be required from October 2017 for a period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework Agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a further one year period. The contract has been awarded under a multi supplier Framework basis. 6 suppliers have been appointed to this Lot. The total value of the Project Development, Appraisal, Delivery and Review framework, including any possible extensions, is up to GBP 1600000.. 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.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: This Framework will be awarded for 36 months with an optional 12 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000491238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT298195
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

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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