Award

Support Services to the Convener of the Schools Closure Review Panels

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Tender

30 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for "Support Services to the Convener of the Schools Closure Review Panels," which is classified under the services industry. This procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 6th August 2021. The contract is set to run from 1st October 2021 to 30th September 2024, with the potential for two annual extensions. Located in Glasgow, the Scottish Government seeks to procure these services for a budget of £220,464.12 GBP via an open procedure, which allows all suppliers to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in support services, education consultancy, and similar sectors. Given the nature of the contract, firms with experience in service delivery to public bodies, particularly those with a background in educational support or administrative roles related to school management, would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capability and value, as the evaluation criteria heavily weigh quality and price in awarding contracts.

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Notice Title

Support Services to the Convener of the Schools Closure Review Panels

Notice Description

Support Services to the Convener of the School Closure Review Panels for the period 1.10.2021 to 30.9.2024with the option of 2 annual extensions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Support Services to the Convener of the School Closure Review Panel.. 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.

Renewal: May take up option of 2 x 12 month extensions arranged on an annual basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000652446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424206
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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


CPV Codes

79500000 - Office-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£220,464 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 30 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Stephanie Evans
Contact Email
douglas.martin@gov.scot, stephanie.evans@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 7827552462

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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

SCOTTISH ARBITRATION CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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