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XpoNorth Digital

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

31 Mar 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has awarded the "XpoNorth Digital" contract, aimed at enhancing digital practices among businesses in the Highlands and Islands region. The procurement process is complete, with the contract starting from 1 August 2022 for an initial period of two years, potentially extendable for up to two additional years, culminating in a maximum expiry date of 31 July 2026. The contract value is estimated between GBP 438,000 and GBP 732,000 over the initial term, part of a broader GBP 315 million initiative supported by the UK and Scottish governments. This open procurement method primarily falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on economic affairs.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital services sector, particularly those that specialise in developing digital strategies, cybersecurity, and innovative digital content. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored digital solutions and support for the creative sector will be well-positioned to compete for future tenders under this framework. Interested suppliers should be prepared to engage with local businesses to maximise the impact of the crowd economy and leverage funding opportunities across the Highlands and Islands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

XpoNorth Digital

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE. The XpoNorth Digital contract is delivered under the Northern Innovation Hub (NIH): the NIH is part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal - a joint initiative supported by GBP315m investment from the UK and Scottish governments, The Highland Council, HIE and the University of the Highlands and Islands. The XpoNorth Digital programme has the specific intention of supporting businesses to develop digital practices and to maximise exploitation of the crowd economy. The services will be required from 1 August 2022 for an initial period of 2 years (until 31 July 2024), with HIE having the option to extend two times for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (2+1+1 years - latest potential expiry date: 31 July 2026). The initial 2-year budget currently available to deliver this service was between GBP 438,000 and GBP 732,000 (excluding VAT). The budget includes funding from HIE to allow the services to be delivered across the whole Highlands and Islands region, although the volume of clients outside of the Highland Council area is currently limited due to funding.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The programme of activity will work with clients to: -Increase the impact of the crowd economy in the region - more effectively using consumers to buy, to test new ideas on and to promote the business / organisation/community. -Assess opportunities for digital innovation around the individual clients' current business. -Support the planning, development and delivery of new immersive content and experiences to engage consumers more effectively. -Encourage and support the development of new digital business models for the creative sector, including the use of platforms such as Patreon. -Access networks training and advice to maximise exploitation of IP and other assets digitally.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of Please see the Scope of Requirements for further details.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with HIE having the option to extend two times for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (2+1+1 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000684084
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG455661
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,464,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,464,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,327,240 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
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

Ironworks Venue Limited

Further Information

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