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8505 - Framework Agreement for Business Advisory Services

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Stirling has awarded a Framework Agreement for Business Advisory Services to Evison Consulting. The procurement process was completed on March 17, 2023. The University, located in Stirling, UK, aimed to provide services related to business advisory for its Enterprise Programme. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract value is GBP 100,000 per annum with a total estimated value of GBP 100,000 over 4 years. The procurement stage has reached the award phase.

This tender by the University of Stirling offers business growth opportunities for companies offering business advisory services. Businesses specializing in providing support to early-stage founders, student entrepreneurs, and accelerator schemes are well-suited to compete. The contract requires regular one-to-one meetings with clients and tracking their progress. The University's open procurement method allows SMEs and larger organisations to participate, promoting competition in the services sector.

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Notice Title

8505 - Framework Agreement for Business Advisory Services

Notice Description

The University of Stirling is seeking a contractor for the provision of business advisory services for clients of the University's Enterprise Programme (student, alumni, and staff early-stage founders). This will include, but not be limited to, holding regular one-to-one meetings with, and tracking the progress of, drop-in clients, Start-up visa-holders, individual members of the accelerator schemes, and entrepreneurs incubated within The Hive on campus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Stirling is seeking a contractor for the provision of business advisory services for clients of the University's Enterprise Programme (student, alumni, and staff early-stage founders). This will include, but not be limited to, holding regular one-to-one meetings with, and tracking the progress of, drop-in clients, Start-up visa-holders, individual members of the accelerator schemes, and entrepreneurs incubated within The Hive on campus.. The value of the contract is approximately 25,000 GBP per annum. The estimated value of 100,000 GBP stated within this noticed depends on the extension options being used or not.

Renewal: After initial two years contract there will be a first option to extend by up to 12 months and then a second option to extend by a further 12 month following agreements between the University and Contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000719872
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
18 to 42 month depending on extension options being used or not

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jeff.vuolo@stir.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786466186

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4LA
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EVISON CONSULTING

UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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