Planning

PIN : Request for Information - Specialist Advice

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Planning

11 Dec 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise is planning a tender for "Specialist Advice" services as the existing framework is set to expire on 31st October 2020. The planned procurement notice, titled "PIN: Request for Information - Specialist Advice", aims to gauge market interest and inform the organisation's future procurement strategy. Interested parties should note that responses are required by noon on 13th January 2020. The procurement falls under the services category and is targeted to businesses located in the UKM6 region, with procurement activities commencing from 11th December 2019.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialist advisory services, particularly those with expertise in economic affairs or relevant sectors such as consultancy. Companies that can deliver efficient, competitive, and innovative solutions will find this an attractive prospect, as the procurement process aims to foster a competitive tendering environment. Engaging with Highlands and Islands Enterprise at this stage can also position businesses favourably for future contract opportunities that may arise following this information gathering phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN : Request for Information - Specialist Advice

Notice Description

The current Framework for the delivery of "Specialist Advice" to HIE clients is due to expire on 31st October 2020 and consequently HIE are now reviewing options in terms of re-procuring these services. See attached PIN documentation for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest in a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform HIE's procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for the efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. See attached PIN documentation for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000607688
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375010
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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