Award

Preparing to Export Programme Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Tender

14 Nov 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise is seeking to appoint a single supplier through an open tender process for the "Preparing to Export Programme Framework". This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting economic affairs, and aims to enhance the export capabilities of businesses throughout Scotland. The framework agreement will commence in April 2019, lasting for three years, with a potential one-year extension. The submission deadline for tenders is set for 18th December 2018, at 11:00 AM, ensuring relevant businesses have ample time to prepare their proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies engaged in training and consultancy, particularly those specialising in export services and international trade. Businesses with the ability to deliver workshops across Scotland, tailored to both introductory and advanced levels, will find this contract highly relevant. Given the focus on enhancing the export capacity of participants, firms experienced in providing bespoke training solutions and compliant with European funding requirements will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Title

Preparing to Export Programme Framework

Notice Description

SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise (SE) is the Scottish Government's Economic Development Agency covering Lowland Scotland. Its' prime aims are helping Scotland become more globally competitive; supporting companies that will drive the economy forward by creating more and better jobs; working with sectors where Scotland has advantages that can be exploited within the global marketplace; and building a world class business environment which supports growth and attracts investment. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish Government's economic and community development agency which shares the same aims as SE and provides services for a geographically and economically diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland. Scottish Development International (SDI) is the international arm of Scottish Enterprise (SE), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Government (SG) providing services to support international trade and inward investment for the whole of Scotland. SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The Framework Agreement will be let on a call-off basis . All suppliers must be able to deliver across the entire SE/HIE geographical area. Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands (HIE) will retain the Intellectual property for the overall design of the programme. In the HIE geographic area, Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) will be part-funded by European Funding. As such successful bidders will be required to use European Funding compliant documentation and processes. All suppliers will be expected to gather and provide information in a timely manner during delivery of the programme to enable funding claims to be processed.

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-r6ebe6-0000564185
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346162
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 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
Gordon Hutton
Contact Email
gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412482700, +44 1592623006

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GIRAFFE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337306
    Preparing to Export Programme Framework - SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346162
    Preparing to Export Programme Framework - SE and HIE are seeking to appoint a single supplier to a joint Framework Agreement to deliver their Preparing to Export Programmed (PTE) to businesses across Scotland. PTE consists of workshops covering a range of defined topics delivered at Introductory and Advanced levels intended to increase the export capability of participants new to exporting or seeking to significantly grow their capacity in international trade. PTE will consist of core modules capable of being customised for specific sectors and markets. This agreement will be in place from April 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

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