Award

Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Tender

12 Dec 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is seeking a Service Provider for the "Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator" programme, aimed at supporting the growth of start-ups and early stage businesses in the life science, health, and technology sectors. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following an open tender method. The contract is valued at GBP 550,000 and is set to start on January 15, 2018, with a contract duration of three years. The procurement address is located at An Lòchran, 10 Inverness Campus, Inverness, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in consultancy and service delivery within the life sciences and technology sectors to grow by collaborating with Highlands and Islands Enterprise. Businesses that can demonstrate strong experience in developing accelerator programmes and supporting early-stage companies will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, having the required financial backing, such as minimum turnover and insurance cover, will be vital for bidders aiming to fulfil the procurement requirements.

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Notice Title

Life Sciences and Technology Pathfinder Accelerator

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise require a Service Provider to provide a business accelerator programme focused on driving the growth of start-ups and early stage life science, health and technology businesses.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a Service Provider to deliver a business accelerator programme focused on driving the growth of start-ups and early stage life science, health and technology businesses. The Service provider will be required to scope, shape and develop the accelerator programme delivery model creating all supporting material. The Service Provider will be required to work closely Highlands and Islands Enterprise throughout the development of the programme. The contract is for a period of 3 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000521673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR311923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Within 3 years

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
Lynda Collin
Contact Email
hie.procurement@hient.co.uk, 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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