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Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to appoint a consultant for the Borderland Growth Deal Initial Business Case Development. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for bid submissions on April 16, 2018, at 12:00 PM. Located in Dumfries, UK, this project falls under the services category, specifically targeting general public services. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aiming to support economic growth across the Scotland-England border through the preparation of strategic outline business cases to facilitate necessary funding commitments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and consultancy firms experienced in preparing business cases, especially those with a background in economic development initiatives. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and possess the necessary qualifications, including specific insurance cover and a minimum annual turnover, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful consultant will play a key role in delivering vital strategic insights that align with government funding objectives, effectively contributing to the region's economic progress.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Borderland Growth Deal Initial Business Case Development

Notice Description

This contract notice relates to the appointment of a consultant to provide advice and assistance in the preparation of outline businesses cases for the Borderlands Growth Deal. Within the 2017 Autumn Budget, the Government set out their aspiration to enter a Borderlands Deal with Councils on both sides of the England / Scotland Border. The purpose of this Deal is to support economic growth on both sides of the border. As part of this Deal, the Government is seeking to commit funding to a number of programmes and projects. In order to reach heads of terms for the Deal, strategic outline business cases need to be prepared. Consultancy support is required to assist in the preparation of the strategic outline business cases together with the preparation of an over-arching 'Deal' document that provides a strategic narrative linking the projects and programmes together to present a compelling case for investment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking to appoint a consultant to provide assistance in the preparation of strategic outline businesses cases for the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. Within the 2017, Autumn Budget the Government set out their aspiration to enter a Borderlands Deal with Councils on both sides of the England / Scotland Border. The purpose of this Deal is to support economic growth on both sides of the border. As part of this Deal, the Government is seeking to commit funding to a number of programmes and projects. In order to reach heads of terms for the Deal, strategic outline business cases need to be prepared by July. Consultancy support is required to assist in the preparation of the strategic outline business cases together with the preparation of an over-arching 'Deal' document that provides a strategic narrative linking the projects and programmes together to present a compelling case for investment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000537476
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY319974
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,713 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 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
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Postcode Area
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Regeneris Consulting

Further Information

Notice Documents

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