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Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 May 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently engaging in a procurement process titled "Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement." This tender pertains to the provision of commercial advisory services aimed at addressing economic challenges stemming from Covid-19 and Brexit, facilitating business resilience. Located in Glasgow, the procurement is classified under the service industry, employing an open procedure. The tender period is scheduled to end on 2nd July 2021, following which the contract for 36 months will be awarded, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial advisory services, particularly those with the capability to respond swiftly to client needs, as interventions may be required within 24 hours. Companies with expertise in financial analysis and crisis management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses looking to diversify their portfolios and expand their engagement with public contracts could align their offerings with the Scottish Government’s framework agreement, which is expected to attract considerable interest from suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement. The RRU has been created to tackle a wide range of economic challenges as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit to enhance SG's support for business resilience. Specifically, in some instances, the RRU will lead on providing assistance to businesses in distress with the support from agencies and partners. As such, the RRU will require the services of commercial advisors at short notice (within 24 hours) to instruct them to look into a company's financial position and advise as to the available options for the RRU to intervene. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently the Scottish Government contract with a number of suppliers to deliver similar type services. It is anticipated that there will be a relatively high interest in joining this framework agreement. The framework agreement will consist of a maximum of four (4) suppliers, with call-offs conducted in a "round robin" manner, in order to allow each of the four suppliers equal access to opportunities as they arise.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000655702
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453507
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY416839
    Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement. The RRU has been created to tackle a wide range of economic challenges as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit to enhance SG's support for business resilience. Specifically, in some instances, the RRU will lead on providing assistance to businesses in distress with the support from agencies and partners. As such, the RRU will require the services of commercial advisors at short notice (within 24 hours) to instruct them to look into a company's financial position and advise as to the available options for the RRU to intervene. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453507
    Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement. The RRU has been created to tackle a wide range of economic challenges as a result of Covid-19 and Brexit to enhance SG's support for business resilience. Specifically, in some instances, the RRU will lead on providing assistance to businesses in distress with the support from agencies and partners. As such, the RRU will require the services of commercial advisors at short notice (within 24 hours) to instruct them to look into a company's financial position and advise as to the available options for the RRU to intervene. The contract will be for a period of 36 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

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