Award

P24-0014 Business Response Framework

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Tender

02 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Enterprise has awarded a contract for the P24-0014 Business Response Framework to provide due diligence on companies in difficulty or facing significant job losses. The framework aims to appoint up to 4 suppliers to deliver a wide range of professional services including accountancy, legal advice, and technical expertise. The contract started on 20 October 2023 with an end date of 19 October 2026, with a possible 12-month extension option. The procurement falls under the services category and was conducted through an open procedure.

The P24-0014 Business Response Framework tender by Scottish Enterprise presents opportunities for businesses specializing in accountancy, financial management, legal services, and technical expertise to provide support for companies in distress. Businesses looking to compete in this tender should focus on demonstrating their ability to conduct due diligence effectively, provide professional services, and comply with UK Subsidy Control regulations. The contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration with Scottish Enterprise in supporting companies facing challenges and job losses.

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Notice Title

P24-0014 Business Response Framework

Notice Description

This is a CONTRACT AWARD notice, original text read as follows: Scottish Enterprise is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement to provide a range of due diligence on companies in difficulty and/or where significant job losses are anticipated, to inform decision making for Scottish Enterprise. We intend to appoint up to 4 suppliers to the Framework and each will be expected to deliver a full range of integrated professional services including accountancy/financial management, legal and tax advice, specialist technical expertise and other considerations including UK Subsidy Control. The Framework is expected to commence on 20 October 2023 with an end date of 19 October 2026. After this time Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Framework for a further 12 month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Pace is critical when responding to companies facing jobs at risk. The aim of the Framework is to establish a timely, efficient and effective mechanism to conduct a range of due diligence on companies to consider support and inform decision making. Due diligence assignments will encompass a wide range of activities including financial analysis, market information and risk assessment to inform the viability of companies facing challenges and assess the likelihood of successful turnaround.. 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: The Framework Agreement will be in place for a period of 36 months, after this time Scottish Enterprise will have the option to extend the Agreement for a further 12 month period. 48 months is the maximum duration of the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000734060
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490474
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20232 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
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
Alison McManus, Caroline Little, Stuart Riach
Contact Email
alison.mcmanus@scotent.co.uk, caroline.little@gov.scot, stuart.riach2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133, +44 1414685025

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

GRANT THORNTON

INTERPATH ADVISORY

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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