Award

The Provision of Business Development Services

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jul 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University based in Edinburgh, UK, has recently awarded a contract for "The Provision of Business Development Services" as part of the Converge competition and company creation programme. This procurement process was completed on 19th October 2022, with a contract value of £200,000. The University sought business development training providers, and the procurement stage was an 'Award'. The contract is for services in the Education industry category, and the buying organisation uses an open procurement method.

This tender by Heriot-Watt University presents an opportunity for Business Development Training Providers, especially SMEs in the Education sector, to compete for a significant contract. Businesses interested in providing technical and commercial quality services should take note of the submission requirements and key dates, such as the bid opening on 25th August 2022. The University emphasises compliance with regulations and specific requirements, including the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and financial standing qualifications, to ensure fair competition and transparency in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Business Development Services

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint a Business Development Training Provider for the Converge competition and company creation programme

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to appoint a Business Development Training Provider for the Converge competition and company creation programme.. 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.

Renewal: Three x 12 month extension options available subject to funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000701406
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV463307
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20223 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
charyleen Emslie
Contact Email
charyleen.emslie@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7532282106

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS SCHOOL

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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