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Digital Highlands and Islands Technical Support

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Digital Highlands and Islands Technical Support" was led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, a regional or local agency/office in the economic affairs industry based in Inverness, UK. The tender stage has concluded with the contract awarded to FarrPoint Ltd on 30th August 2022. The contract, procured through an open procedure, involves providing specialist expertise to support digital activities in the Highlands and Islands region.

This contract award presents business growth opportunities for companies specialised in digital services within the economic affairs sector. Businesses capable of delivering digital technical support services are well-suited to compete. The contract duration spans from 5th September 2022 to 4th September 2025, with potential for a one-year extension. The total anticipated spend including the extension period presents a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration in the Highlands and Islands region under the Network Advice Dynamic Purchasing System.

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Notice Title

Digital Highlands and Islands Technical Support

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. This contract is awarded via the Scottish Government's Network Advice Dynamic Purchasing System ((SP-18-017). HIE required a supplier to provide specialist expertise to support delivery of digital activity in the Highlands and Islands region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract will be let from 5 September 2022 until 4 September 2025 with HIE having the option to extend for a further 1 year period. The total value in II.1.7) and V.2.4) is the maximum anticipated spend including the full optional extension period.

Options: In accordance with Regulation 72(1)(a) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, HIE reserves the right to make changes to the volume, scope or location of the Services to be supplied under the Contract following a review of the Services by HIE, particularly with regard to: -The proposed procurement route for the IHCRD project does not proceed as stated and so reduction/increase of services are required; -Scottish/UK Government policy changes result in reduced/increased usage of services; -Time-only extension if external circumstances e.g. a pandemic or any unforeseen events delay the project (e.g. the City Region timescales are extended).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000706238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32425000 - Network operating system

32428000 - Network upgrade

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

72224100 - System implementation planning services

72710000 - Local area network services

72720000 - Wide area network services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 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
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP459253
    Digital Highlands and Islands Technical Support - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. This contract is awarded via the Scottish Government's Network Advice Dynamic Purchasing System ((SP-18-017). HIE required a supplier to provide specialist expertise to support delivery of digital activity in the Highlands and Islands region.

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