This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Aug 2018 at 01:00

Tender

04 Apr 2018 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "30 under 30 - Support for Young Entrepreneurs" has been initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional development agency based in Inverness, UK. The project, aimed at fostering young entrepreneurial talent in the region, is currently in the Award stage, having successfully concluded the Tender phase. Bids were received until 9th May 2018, with the contract awarded to Anderson Anderson & Brown on 31st July 2018. The total procurement value is £1,300,000, classified under the services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on startup support and young entrepreneur services. Companies that specialise in business consultancy, mentoring, and financial advisory services would be well-suited to compete, especially those equipped to address the unique challenges facing young enterprises. This initiative not only aims to sustain local economic growth but also offers potential suppliers the chance to establish long-term relationships with emerging businesses within the Highlands and Islands area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

30 under 30 - Support for Young Entrepreneurs

Notice Description

Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide support to young entrepreneurs looking to establish successful businesses. The project will help develop a "Start-Up" scene in the HIE area and support young businesses to overcome the risks and challenges faced at an early stage. It will encourage young people who have ambitious business ideas to remain in the Highland Council area or move their enterprise to the area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Highlands and Islands Enterprise requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide the support entrepreneurs need to establish successful businesses, help develop a "Start-Up" scene in the HIE area and support young businesses to overcome the risks and challenges faced at an early stage whilst encouraging young people who have ambitious business ideas to remain in the Highland Council area or move their enterprise to the Highland Council area. The target market for this support is young, entrepreneurial, ambitious leaders seeking to establish or grow a business in the Highland Council area. They could already be involved with a start-up enterprise with high growth potential or looking to create spin-outs or start-ups from academia, or other institutions, by commercialising a product or project. The intention is that 30 under 30 will provide the intensive and longer-term support necessary to assist a nascent business to flourish, by supporting participants over the course of up to a year. The programme is open to all sectors, with the focus being on growth potential.

Renewal: I year extension period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000536016
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327695
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

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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20188 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
within the next 4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Anderson Anderson & Brown

Further Information

Notice Documents

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