Award

Grant Assessment Services

VISITSCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

VisitScotland, located in Edinburgh, UK, has successfully completed its procurement process for "Grant Assessment Services" aimed at supporting grant fund applications during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with a contract valued at £89,000 awarded to Chiene + Tait LLP. The request for tender was initiated on December 22, 2020, and the contract was signed on January 26, 2021. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the tourism and marketing industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grant assessment and related consulting services, especially those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in evaluating eligibility criteria, conducting due diligence checks, and providing support in grant application processes may find a competitive edge. The engagement with VisitScotland may open further avenues for collaboration and service provision within the public sector, particularly in initiatives aimed at enhancing the tourism and events industry in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Grant Assessment Services

Notice Description

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor to provide assessment services in support of grant fund applications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

VisitScotland is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified vendor to provide assessment services in support of grant fund applications. Evaluation of eligibility criteria and due diligence checks as described in the Statement of Requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639941
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417041
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 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
VISITSCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
campbell.forsyth@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHIENE + TAIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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