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COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Award

28 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Scottish Enterprise on behalf of several Scottish organisations, including Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise. The project titled "COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project" falls under the service category and is aimed at providing financial support to Scottish SMEs affected by COVID-19, particularly in the Tourism, Creative Industries, and Hospitality sectors. The procurement is at the Award stage, with a contract value of £2,956,918. The contract was signed on 22 April 2020, and the initiative is crucial in responding to businesses facing significant revenue loss due to the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the specified sectors to contribute to the recovery efforts in Scotland. Companies that can effectively appraise applications and process grant payments are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on supporting local economies, SMEs with experience in financial services, grant management, and an understanding of the challenges faced by businesses during the pandemic would be ideally positioned to engage in this process, thereby enhancing their growth opportunities within the public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project

Notice Description

Scottish Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier of services to appraise applications and process payments relating to two COVID 19 grants to Scottish businesses. The two grants are: i) COVID 19 Hardship Fund - a grant of for Scottish SMEs of up to 50 employees in the Tourism, Creative Industries and Hospitality sectors that can demonstrate significant loss of revenue due to COVID-19 ii) COVID 19 Critical Companies Fund - a grant for Scottish SMEs of up to 249 employees in sectors and locations critical to ensuring the impact of COVID 19 on the Scottish economy is minimised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier of services to appraise applications and process payments relating to two COVID 19 grants to Scottish businesses. The two grants are: i) COVID 19 Hardship Fund - a grant of for Scottish SMEs of up to 50 employees in the Tourism, Creative Industries and Hospitality sectors that can demonstrate significant loss of revenue due to COVID-19 ii) COVID 19 Critical Companies Fund - a grant for Scottish SMEs of up to 249 employees in sectors and locations critical to ensuring the impact of COVID 19 on the Scottish economy is minimised.. The stated value of the contract may be subject to variation due to economic circumstances.

Procurement Information

Scottish Government provided guidance in SPPN 4/2020 (Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Procurement Regulations for public bodies). This sets out the necessary guidance in respect of extreme urgency - direct award, referencing The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Regulation 33.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620222
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385902
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,956,918 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20205 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
Additional Buyers

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY

Contact Name
Adam Cunningham
Contact Email
adam.cunningham@scotent.co.uk, hieprocurement@hient.co.uk, stuart.paterson@sose.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245, +44 1750535901

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UMI COMMERCIAL LIMITED (TRADING AS UMI

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385902
    COVID-19 Grant Funding Support Project - Scottish Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise is seeking to appoint a supplier of services to appraise applications and process payments relating to two COVID 19 grants to Scottish businesses. The two grants are: i) COVID 19 Hardship Fund - a grant of for Scottish SMEs of up to 50 employees in the Tourism, Creative Industries and Hospitality sectors that can demonstrate significant loss of revenue due to COVID-19 ii) COVID 19 Critical Companies Fund - a grant for Scottish SMEs of up to 249 employees in sectors and locations critical to ensuring the impact of COVID 19 on the Scottish economy is minimised.

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