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Food Industry Adviser

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2021 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for a contract entitled "Food Industry Adviser," aimed at supporting the delivery of their food industry grant scheme. This tender is currently in the active procurement stage and follows an open procedure, with a key deadline for bid submission set for 17 May 2021. The contract is valued at £120,000 and will operate within the services industry, specifically related to food and drink. The primary location for this procurement is Glasgow, Scotland, where the buying organization is based at 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, G2 8LU.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food industry advisory services, particularly those that can provide expert insights into marketing strategies and financial advice tailored to the food and drink sector. Companies with experience in assessing business cases, understanding agricultural products, and offering consultancy to local producers would be particularly well-suited to compete. Furthermore, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and firms with a solid track record in delivering services within the UK's food ecosystem are encouraged to submit their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Food Industry Adviser

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Directorate for International Trade and Investment: ITI: Food and Drink Division requires a Contractor to support the delivery of their food industry grant scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to deliver the aims of the scheme, ITI: Food and Drink Division require a Food Industry Adviser to provide specialist marketing and financial advice, and consider the business cases put forward by applicants. The information received from the applicant comprises an application form , accounts and other supporting documents (which could include a Business Plan, financial statements and proof of available markets). The adviser would have an in-depth knowledge of primary agricultural products along with the processing and manufacturing methods to be undertaken before such products reach their final market and the consumer. A full understanding of the structure of the Scottish food and drink industries is essential together with knowledge of food and drink marketing and promotion, health and the environment in relation to food and drink production and consumption, collaborative marketing structures, business finance, development and management will be required. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland)Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650257
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419060
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Optimat Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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