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STEM Education Rooms

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, focusing on the project titled "STEM Education Rooms." This initiative falls under the services category, directed towards enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education in the Highlands and Islands, UK. The contract, awarded on 23rd February 2018, is valued at £125,000 and is anticipated to be active for 51 months. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, reflecting a transparent approach in engaging suppliers. The project aims to secure a qualified supplier to fulfil the outlined requirements and ensure best value in public expenditure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in educational services, STEM programme development, and training provision. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering high-quality educational solutions and have relevant experience in similar projects will be best positioned to compete. The potential to provide optional services, such as a virtual learning platform, further broadens the scope for innovative proposals, inviting participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises aiming to expand their market presence.

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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 80,000 and GBP 100,000 excluding VAT. In addition bidders are asked to price for an optional virtual learning platform as part of their submission. The combined value of both parts should not exceed GBP 125,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000523927
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311362
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

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20188 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
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST SCANDINAVIA PARTNER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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