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PROVISION OF R100 TECHNICAL ADVISOR

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision of R100 Technical Advisor," which focused on acquiring technical advisory services for their R100 programme. Located in Glasgow, this procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, valued at £17 million, was officially signed on 12 October 2021. It is crucial to note that the current contract with the supplier, FarrPoint, was set to conclude in August 2021, just before significant changes related to the speed coverage mandate were expected to be finalised.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in technical advisory services, particularly those experienced in government contracts and public sector compliance. Companies focusing on technology consultancy, legal support, or financial advisory roles may find potential for growth while collaborating with government entities. Businesses able to demonstrate expertise in project management and state aid compliance will also be favourably positioned to compete, especially as the Scottish Government continues to evolve this vital programme for enhanced broadband connectivity.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF R100 TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of R100 Technical Advisor. The successful bidder will be required to provide technical advice and support to the R100 programme to work alongside the Legal & Financial Advisors to confirm value for money and contract compliance. A contract is currently in place with Farrpoint and this is due to end in August 2021. This time frame will see the programme in the midst of the first major post contract change in relation to the speed coverage template (this information determines which premises are in scope of the contract) and this is not due to complete until August 2021 due to public consultation, the Supplier redesign, and BDUK assurance to confirm that it is State Aid compliant. It is critical that legal services is in place before the current support contract comes to an end in order to support us through this major change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of R100 Technical Advisor. The successful bidder will be required to provide technical advice and support to the R100 programme to work alongside the Legal & Financial Advisors to confirm value for money and contract compliance. A contract is currently in place with Farrpoint and this is due to end in August 2021. This time frame will see the programme in the midst of the first major post contract change in relation to the speed coverage template (this information determines which premises are in scope of the contract) and this is not due to complete until August 2021 due to public consultation, the Supplier redesign, and BDUK assurance to confirm that it is State Aid compliant. It is critical that legal services is in place before the current support contract comes to an end in order to support us through this major change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000670518
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431369
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.webb@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

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

FARRPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431369
    PROVISION OF R100 TECHNICAL ADVISOR - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of R100 Technical Advisor. The successful bidder will be required to provide technical advice and support to the R100 programme to work alongside the Legal & Financial Advisors to confirm value for money and contract compliance. A contract is currently in place with Farrpoint and this is due to end in August 2021. This time frame will see the programme in the midst of the first major post contract change in relation to the speed coverage template (this information determines which premises are in scope of the contract) and this is not due to complete until August 2021 due to public consultation, the Supplier redesign, and BDUK assurance to confirm that it is State Aid compliant. It is critical that legal services is in place before the current support contract comes to an end in order to support us through this major change.

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