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Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional agency based in Inverness, has initiated an open procurement process for the "Oban a University Town Project Management Services". The tender is aimed at supporting the transition of Oban into a University Town, enhancing educational opportunities and experiences for over 800 students in the area. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a total estimated budget of £45,000 to £57,000 inclusive of fees and travel costs. The project timeline starts from February 2018 for a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of a one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in project management, education consultancy, and related services. Companies with expertise in managing educational projects, particularly those focused on university transitions, would be well-placed to compete for this contract. SMEs with a strong local presence in the Highlands and Islands region, especially those that can demonstrate experience in similar initiatives, may find this to be a valuable opportunity for growth and collaboration with local educational institutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Oban a University Town Project Management Services

Notice Description

Oban - a University Town (OaUT) is an ambitious multi-partner project. The Oban area is currently home to over 800 students and three Higher/Further Education campuses: The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Ballet West and Argyll College (which along with SAMS is a UHI partner). The ambition is to transition Oban from having places to study into a University Town and thus be more appealing to local school leavers, attract a diverse range of new students, and make sure that students have a great experience in Oban. In addition, the project aims to match further educational offerings to economic opportunities in the region.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

It is expected that these services will be required from February 2018 for an initial period of 12 months with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The annual budget available to deliver these services is between GBP45k and GBP57k - inclusive of all fees and travel costs but excluding VAT

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 calendar year following the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000522955
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311361
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Imani Enterprise Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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