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Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development

SCOTTISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Futures Trust Limited, which is seeking to appoint a single provider for a contract titled "Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development." This initiative falls under the services category and is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, currently in the award stage following the successful conclusion of the tender phase. The contract was signed on 5th July 2018, with a contract value of £85,000 and is aimed at assessing the economic impact of enhanced international connectivity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on consulting and advisory services, particularly those with expertise in economic assessments and data connectivity solutions. Companies that specialise in digital infrastructure, telecommunications, and related analytics will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The assessment aims to inform potential public sector interventions and could open further avenues for businesses engaged in providing similar services within Scotland's evolving digital landscape.

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Notice Title

Investment Advice in respect of International Connectivity and Data Centre Development

Notice Description

SFT wishes to appoint a single provider to undertake an assessment of the potential economic impact of enhanced international connectivity (providing direct links from Scotland to other key digital countries e.g. the USA, Ireland and Scandinavia / Northern Europe) and the data centre capability in Scotland, as well as enhanced resilience for other geographies in the UK, including London, through the provision of diverse international routing from the current Southern Atlantic corridor. Ultimately, the output of this impact assessment is intended to inform the extent and rationale for any further SG and SFT or wider public sector intervention in this specific sector, as well as to inform industry and wider stakeholder groups of the potential impact of improved digital connectivity across Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SFT wishes to appoint a single provider to undertake an assessment of the potential economic impact of enhanced international connectivity (providing direct links from Scotland to other key digital countries e.g. the USA, Ireland and Scandinavia / Northern Europe) and the data centre capability in Scotland, as well as enhanced resilience for other geographies in the UK, including London, through the provision of diverse international routing from the current Southern Atlantic corridor. Ultimately, the output of this impact assessment is intended to inform the extent and rationale for any further SG and SFT or wider public sector intervention in this specific sector, as well as to inform industry and wider stakeholder groups of the potential impact of improved digital connectivity across Scotland. Full details of the requirement are set out in the Invitation to Tender attached to the Contract Notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000543959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324641
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 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 FUTURES TRUST LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 1DF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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