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Technical Assurance Consultancy

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Technical Assurance Consultancy" is being conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), based in Inverness, Scotland. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the contracting authority has completed the award stage as of July 1, 2021. The project involves specialist technical consultancy to support HIE's Business Transformation and the introduction of the MyHIE system. The contract, valued at £106,000, spans from December 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, indicating key delivery timelines crucial for stakeholders involved in local economic affairs.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the consulting services sector, particularly those specialising in technical assurance and information systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar projects, especially those familiar with public sector requirements, would find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given that only one bid was submitted, potential competitors should consider engaging with Highlands and Islands Enterprise for future opportunities and project collaborations to foster business growth.

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Notice Title

Technical Assurance Consultancy

Notice Description

This is a Modification Notice which HIE are publishing in order to meet the transparency obligations of the Scottish Procurement Reform Act 2014. It is for specialist technical consultancy to support HIEs Business Transformation and wider IS strategy including the introduction of MyHIE (a new system designed to deliver client support).

Lot Information

Lot 1

In November 2020, due to unforeseen circumstances out with HIEs control, a contract had to urgently be put in place in relation to the MyHIE project. This project was due to go live in March 2021, however, was delayed. It is considered that this resource has unique specialist technical knowledge of the project. Consequently it is vital that HIE retain this knowledge and expertise to inform this critical stage of the project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658444
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72222300 - Information technology services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£106,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463245245

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLOUDBLOCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424268
    Technical Assurance Consultancy - This is a Modification Notice which HIE are publishing in order to meet the transparency obligations of the Scottish Procurement Reform Act 2014. It is for specialist technical consultancy to support HIEs Business Transformation and wider IS strategy including the introduction of MyHIE (a new system designed to deliver client support).

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