Award

Fund Management Services for the Digital Growth Fund 2018-2019

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2018 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

10 Apr 2018 at 00:00

Tender

09 Mar 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for "Fund Management Services for the Digital Growth Fund 2018-2019" located in Aberdeen, UK. This tender, currently in the award stage, is intended for the administration and management of the Digital Growth Fund from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2019, with a total value of GBP 2 million earmarked for loans to SMEs during this period. The procurement was made through an open procedure, and the final contract was signed on 12th June 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in fund management and financial service operations, particularly those with experience in capacity building and monitoring and evaluation practices. Businesses that can demonstrate compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) standards, possess a sound financial standing, and have prior experience handling public sector funds would be well-suited to engage with this procurement. Additionally, SMEs looking to access funding could greatly benefit from this initiative, as it directly supports the growth of digital services and skills.

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Notice Title

Fund Management Services for the Digital Growth Fund 2018-2019

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Digital Economy and Skills Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to undertake the administration and management - including capacity building, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation of the Digital Growth Fund from May 2018 - April 2019. This contract will be for the management of the initial phase of the Fund for the 12 month period from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2019. The value of the loans to be distributed to SMEs over this period is GBP 2m.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Digital Economy and Skills Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to undertake the administration and management - including capacity building, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation of the Digital Growth Fund from April 2018 - March 2019. This contract will be for the management of the initial phase of the Fund for the 12 month period from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2019. The value of the loans to be distributed to SMEs over this period is GBP 2m. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000534424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333928
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,300 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20187 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Anamaria Rehbein, Bob McLeod, William Maclean
Contact Email
anamaria.rehbein@gov.scot, bob.mcleod@gov.scot, william.maclean@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1312447676

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANARKSHIRE ENTERPRISE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313059
    Fund Management Services for the Digital Growth Fund 2018-2019 - The Scottish Government's Digital Economy and Skills Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to undertake the administration and management - including capacity building, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation of the Digital Growth Fund from May 2018 - April 2019. This contract will be for the management of the initial phase of the Fund for the 12 month period from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2019. The value of the loans to be distributed to SMEs over this period is GBP 2m.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT333928
    Fund Management Services for the Digital Growth Fund 2018-2019 - The Scottish Government's Digital Economy and Skills Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Fund Manager to undertake the administration and management - including capacity building, outcomes-based monitoring and evaluation of the Digital Growth Fund from May 2018 - April 2019. This contract will be for the management of the initial phase of the Fund for the 12 month period from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2019. The value of the loans to be distributed to SMEs over this period is GBP 2m.

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