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Support to Highlands and Islands Entrepreneurs for Scottish Edge Fund Rounds 21-26

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the tender titled "Support to Highlands and Islands Entrepreneurs for Scottish Edge Fund Rounds 21-26" has been completed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The tender is in the services category and aims to provide tailored support services to organizations from the Highlands and Islands participating in the Scottish EDGE competition. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a total contract value of GBP 118,810. The deadline for submissions was December 12, 2022, with the buying organisation located in Inverness, UK.

This awarded tender by Highlands and Islands Enterprise offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, to provide support services to entrepreneurs in the Highlands and Islands region across multiple rounds of the Scottish EDGE competition. Businesses with expertise in coaching and pitching are well-suited to compete. Considering the potential contract extension options, businesses can benefit from a stable revenue stream over the initial 3-year term, with possibilities for further growth through contract renewals. The procurement process has been transparent and compliant with relevant regulations, providing a fair chance for interested businesses to engage with the awarding organisation.

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Notice Title

Support to Highlands and Islands Entrepreneurs for Scottish Edge Fund Rounds 21-26

Notice Description

HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide tailored support services and expert coaching on pitching to organisations from the Highlands and Islands who have applied to the Scottish EDGE competition for Rounds 21 to 26 commencing in January 2023 and ending with the final round 25 in December 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provision of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 year following the initial term. The 3 year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 80k and GBP 97.2k (excluding VAT). Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: It is expected that these services will be required for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated with the provisions of the agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period not exceeding 1 year following the initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000705986
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC467285
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,810 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20223 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

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

M2 PROCUREMENT & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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