Tender

STEM Education Rooms

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Tender

27 Nov 2017 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is seeking suppliers for the 'STEM Education Rooms' project, which aims to inspire young people in the Highlands and Islands in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) sectors. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline on 11th December 2017. The total project budget is between £110,000 and £125,000, and the selected contract is expected to last for 51 months, focusing on services relevant to the education sector. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses poised to deliver educational services and resources focused on STEM. Companies specialising in educational materials, training programmes, or technology solutions aimed at enhancing STEM education would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a competitive procurement framework and the potential for a long-term partnership with a respected agency, interested businesses should prepare to demonstrate their qualifications and capabilities effectively to capitalise on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STEM Education Rooms

Notice Description

The Science Skills Academy (SSA) is a partnership project between Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the University of the Highlands and Islands, Skills Development Scotland and the Highland Council. Its mission is to ensure that young people in the Highlands and Islands are inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), are aware of the career opportunities in these sectors, and have the skills to enter into employment in the STEM areas. HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the requirements as outlined in the Scope of Requirements, whilst offering best value in the expenditure of public funds.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is anticipated to be awarded for 51 months. It is estimated that the total value of these services over the 51 months of the contract will be between GBP 110,000 and GBP 125,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000520577
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV302313
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
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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