Planning

Support For Communities Framework - PIN - Request for Information

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Planning

07 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, located in Inverness, UK. This tender titled "Support For Communities Framework - PIN - Request for Information" is classified under the services industry category and is currently in the planning stage. The key deadlines include a deadline for queries by 14th December 2021, with responses expected by 16th December 2021, and completed responses must be submitted by 21st December 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing support services to community-led organisations, specifically those with expertise or resources to enhance the capacity of local communities. Companies offering consultancy, training, or resource management services would be well-suited to compete, particularly those interested in working with public sector frameworks that aim to deliver practical and effective community support. Engagement in this process could significantly contribute to business growth by leveraging the established framework of Highlands and Islands Enterprise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support For Communities Framework - PIN - Request for Information

Notice Description

Please note this Notice is not a Call for Competition. HIE has been delivering the pilot Support for Communities Framework (SfCF) since June 2018. The Framework is an alternative means of providing a range of practical hands-on support to community-led organisations that lack the capacity or a particular skill-set to timeously progress an opportunity. A formal evaluation was commissioned earlier this year, to evaluate and provide an assessment of the net additional impacts the Framework has had in supporting Community Organisations achieve their goals. The evaluation concluded the positive value of the product and it is HIE's desire to continue with a Framework to support our community clients. See attached PIN documentation for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this PIN is to gauge market interest in a potential future contract opportunity. It will also inform HIE's procurement strategy ensuring that any procurement route subsequently selected is attractive to the marketplace and will provide a competitive tendering environment for the efficient delivery of any future contract requirements. See attached PIN documentation for full details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000676141
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC435049
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues 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
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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