Award

Expert Help Management Consultancy

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2021 at 00:00

Tender

11 May 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency is conducting a tender process titled "Expert Help Management Consultancy" aimed at establishing a ranked framework of service providers for operations-specific consultancy services targeting SMEs in the South of Scotland, specifically within the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway area. The procurement is currently in the award stage, concluding successful submissions made during the open tender period which ended on 15th June 2021. Notably, this procurement covers six distinct lots including Strategy/Marketing & Communications, HR & Workforce Development, Innovation & Business Improvement, ICT/Digital, Low Carbon/Net Zero, and International Trade, thereby providing multiple opportunities for businesses in these sectors.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy across diverse areas such as strategic planning, human resources, innovation, and digital transformation. Suppliers capable of offering targeted consultancy services aligned with the specified lots are encouraged to participate, notably those with expertise in economic affairs, environmental sustainability, and technology adoption. Engaging in this framework will not only enhance service delivery capabilities for suppliers but also foster collaboration with the South of Scotland Enterprise Agency, broadening their market reach and contributing to the support of local economic development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Expert Help Management Consultancy

Notice Description

The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE) are undertaking a tender process to identify and appoint a ranked framework contract of Service Provider(s) covering all aspects of Operations-specific consultancy requirements for SME's within the South of Scotland (Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway) area. This contract will be divided into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Strategy/Marketing & Communications Lot 2 - HR & Workforce Development Lot 3 - Innovation & Business Improvement Lot 4 - ICT/Digital Lot 5 - Low Carbon/Net Zero Lot 6 - International Trade Suppliers can bid for one, all or a mixture of the Lots.

Lot Information

Strategy/Marketing & Communications

1-2-1 Engagement: - Strategic Review: Includes high level business planning, strategic reviews, 1-2-1 engagement with leadership teams, post covid recovery planning - Financial review: 1-2-1 engagement, Includes models, systems and reporting, strategic reviews of complex opportunities and taxation - Access to finance: 1-2-1 Includes shaping prospectus for approach to funders. Complementing investor readiness and the SIB resource as appropriate - Sales and marketing: Includes market assessment, domestic and international marketing Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

HR & Workforce Development

1-2-1 Engagement: -Human Resources: Includes employment and employee development - HR policy, planning and practice: Review employee engagement, wellbeing, Skills analysis and succession planning - Workplace culture Review: Help leadership teams to develop longer term workforce plans. Guidance on developing company structure Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

Innovation & Business Improvement

1-2-1 Engagement: - New product development: Intensive sessions with business owners and leaderships team - Process review: Includes areas of business improvement, operational, health & safety - Research & Development: Includes helping prepare for R&D - Governance: Includes board development, legal structure, new delivery/business models, collaboration - Intellectual Property: Includes Trademarks, Copyright, Registered Design and Patent advice - Change Management: Working directly with organisations to assist through a period of change, this be ownership, manufacturing methods or major staffing changes for example Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

ICT/Digital

1-2-1 Engagement: - Digital Boost Delivery: Digital Boost will give direct assistance businesses in South of Scotland Region with up to 21 hours of 1-2-1 support and consultancy to raise their skills and knowledge levels, so they adopt and optimise the use of digital technology. - Strategic Review: To complement and add value to the Digital Boost Delivery - Includes high level business planning and 1-2-1 engagement with leadership teams Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

Low Carbon/Net Zero

1-2-1 Engagement: -Environmental Impact Reports: Includes high level environmental Impact diagnostics - Environmental Reviews: Reviewing operations, benchmarking, and action plans Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

International Trade

1-2-1 Engagement: - New Market Development: Strategic Intensive sessions with business owners and leaderships team - Strategic Review: Includes high level business planning and 1-2-1 engagement with leadership teams - Access to finance: Includes shaping prospectus for approach to funders. Complementing investor readiness and the SIB resource as appropriate - Sales and marketing: Includes market assessment, domestic and international marketing Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000652509
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424287
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

80540000 - Environmental training services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£680,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£708,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20214 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
SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY
Contact Name
Kirsty McVeigh
Contact Email
kirsty.mcveigh@sose.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1750535842

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 4TA
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ARENA HR

BECOME INTERACTIVE

BUSINESS & TOURISM SOLUTIONS

CONNECT THREE SOLUTIONS

MABBETT & ASSOCIATES LTD (MAIN QUICK QUOTE CONTACT

QUARTER PAST FIVE

STRATEGEM

TARGETING INNOVATION

THE LEADERSHIP FACTORY

ZOE STIRTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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