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Award

25 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Tender

02 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, which is seeking suppliers for the "Export Advisory Service Framework". This initiative aims to support new exporting companies in Scotland and encompasses various regional lots, spanning a total period of three years with an option to extend for an additional year. The tendering was executed via an open procedure, with a total budget of £3,000,000. The submission deadline for tenders was set for 17th December 2018, aligning with the initial award period commencing on the same date.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in export consulting, economic development, and regional business services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in aiding companies to penetrate international markets will find this contract particularly accessible due to the structured lot distribution that allows for diverse participation across multiple geographical areas. Businesses capable of delivering quality advisory services will have a strong competitive advantage in this procurement process.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Export Advisory Service Framework

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise and its partners wish to procure a framework of suppliers that can directly support and develop the potential of new exporting companies based in Scotland. The aim is to procure a range of geographical lots for suppliers to prospect for new and known companies to provide the support they require to progress as new and developing exporters. The initial framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months beyond the initial 3-year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Highland & Island's Area

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 2: Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 6: Lanarkshire

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 3: Dundee City & Angus

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 4: Fife, Perth & Kinross

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 5: Forth Valley

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 7: Renfrew, East & West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 8: Ayrshire, Dumfries & Galloway

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 9: Lothian & Borders (excluding Edinburgh city)

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 10: City of Glasgow

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Lot 11: City of Edinburgh

See Invitation to Tender for full details.

Options: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Renewal: The proposed framework agreement will be for a 3 year duration with Scottish Enterprise having the option to extend for a further one year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000562469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346604
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20197 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 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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM78 West Lothian, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Alpha Consult Ltd

Lornal Ltd

MJM Associates (Scotland) Ltd.

Stewart Miller Associates (Scotland) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335998
    Export Advisory Service Framework - Scottish Enterprise and its partners wish to procure a framework of suppliers that can directly support and develop the potential of new exporting companies based in Scotland. The aim is to procure a range of geographical lots for suppliers to prospect for new and known companies to provide the support they require to progress as new and developing exporters. The initial framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months beyond the initial 3-year period.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346604
    Export Advisory Service Framework - Scottish Enterprise and its partners wish to procure a framework of suppliers that can directly support and develop the potential of new exporting companies based in Scotland. The aim is to procure a range of geographical lots for suppliers to prospect for new and known companies to provide the support they require to progress as new and developing exporters. The initial framework will be for 3 years with an option to extend for 12 months beyond the initial 3-year period.

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