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07 Sep 2023 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Perth & Kinross Council has awarded a contract titled "PKC12460 The Angel's Share" to Frejz Invest. This contract falls under the services category and has a total budget of £10,000GBP. The procurement method used was direct, and the contract was awarded without competition. The contract period is from 1st September 2023 to 31st March 2024. The contract aims to accelerate the growth of local businesses through angel investment, fostering economic growth and creating high-value jobs. Meetings and reporting will occur monthly, and a final report is due by 30th April 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in services related to partner engagement, business assessments, pitch preparation, networking, and benchmarking to compete. With a focus on delivering the outlined project activities within the set budget, businesses with expertise in these areas are well-suited to tender for this opportunity. The contract presents a chance to engage with Perth & Kinross Council's business support network, aiding the identification of businesses suitable for investment and enhancing investor connections. The selection criteria include demonstrating an understanding of project requirements, proposing methodologies, showcasing expertise, and outlining delivery timescales.

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Notice Title

Award of PKC12460 The Angel's Share

Notice Description

IntroductionThe Angel's Share was developed by Perth & Kinross Council to accelerate the growth of local, scalable businesses through angel investment, resulting in economic growth and the creation of high value jobs in our area.After a lengthy period of inactivity, engagement with local entrepreneurs and investors re-commenced in autumn 2021. This was followed by an in-person information event in March 2022, which was supported by Frejz Invest.In September 2022, a 7-month contract was awarded to Frejz Invest to enable the programme to move forward by identifying and coaching scalable businesses, upskilling the local business support network, and re-engaging the local investor community. The progress made has been significant and has created a firm foundation to continue the development and impact of the programme, however the programme is still in very early stages. Perth & Kinross Council is therefore seeking to award a contract to Frejz Invest for a further 7 months to build on the work to date and develop the programme further through a number of developing and new activities. The contract period is 1 September 2023 to 31 March 2024.ProposalThe programme comprises a number of essential activities which are required to be aligned to ensure its success and full potential realised. Your proposal should therefore be structured in such a way as to clearly present your planned activities which will cover the scope of service, the output and the outcomes. Please include a monitoring framework with your plan of proposed activity.Project outputs and outcomesSuccess could be measured through a variety of outcomes, for example the number of businesses which secure investment. It could also be measured by the value of investment raised, jobs created, inward investment successes etc.Scope of ServicesBelow is an outline of the services required to deliver this project, however you may also present additional methodology.Partner engagement:* Engaging with Perth & Kinross Council's business support delivery partners to increase their advisors' knowledge with the aim of helping them identify businesses which are suitable for an introduction to the Angel's Share programme.* Where possible, utilising partners' connections and networks to support the growth of the programme's investor network; and identify businesses potentially seeking investment.Assessment and support (businesses seeking investment):* Assessing businesses for investment suitability and readiness.* Providing specialist 121 support.* Providing pitch preparation and coaching sessions.Pitching opportunities:* Arranging and delivering events for businesses to pitch to the programme's investor network (virtual or in-person).* Supplying relevant information for investors (pre and post pitch where appropriate).* Utilising partners, their connections and networks to help identify relevant investors for specific pitches.Developing the investor / professional network:* Developing sessions or activities aimed at increasing awareness of the programme to increase the network.* Maintaining the existing network of investors and professionals.Benchmarking:* Developing a simple method to capture basic company metrics and monitor growth.MilestonesBelow is an outline for communication and reporting. Meetings will take place at Perth & Kinross Council, Pullar House or on MS Teams, unless otherwise agreed.Meetings and ReportingMeetingsMonthly meetings will take place between yourself and the contract manager. These meetings will be used to update and discuss progress and upcoming activities.Reporting Monthly ReportsA one-page report briefly detailing activity carried out during the preceding month and a plan of activity over the following month. These reports should be emailed to the contract manager on a monthly basis.The report may include information on the number of businesses assessed and the specific businesses progressing with further support; support provided; updates on any planned pitches. Final ReportA final report covering 1 September 2023 to 31 March 2024 should include activity carried out; outcomes across the whole period of the project; lessons learned; and recommendations for improvement. This should be in a standard written report format, submitted electronically. A summary should also be submitted in PowerPoint. This report should be submitted by the 30 April 2024 unless otherwise agreed.The Famous Grouse Ideas CentreThe Famous Grouse Ideas Centre at Perth Creative Exchange can be used free of charge for all aspects of the delivery of the programme, subject to availability. The space can be used for in-person events, meetings and coaching, and includes access to workspace, meeting and presentation space, connectivity, hardware, software and expert technical support from the Technologist in Residence.Fees and Costs The total budget for the project is 10,000GBP exclusive of VAT for the 7-month period (1 September 2023 to 31 March 2024). All fees, marketing, promotion, and travel must be budgeted for within this sum. Additional funds may be available for in-person events. Rates and prices shall be deemed inclusive of all additional expenses however incurred.Billing and Payment It is envisaged that you will invoice monthly at the end of the month the services delivered in the previous month, however there is a degree of flexibility within payment terms. Invoices should be sent electronically to the contract manager at the end of the agreed invoicing period. Perth & Kinross Council will remit by BACS within 30 days of the invoice being received.Selection CriteriaPlease confirm that you have the minimum insurance requirements:Public Liability: 5mGBPEmployers' Liability: 10mGBPAward CriteriaThe following should be included in your proposal: Your understanding of the specific project activity requirements Your proposed methodology and approach. Specific expertise proposed for this project. You proposed delivery / timescales.PricingAs there is a set budget for this project of 10,000GBP it is assumed that you will use the whole budget.Please state the total number of days you propose to deliver during the contract period (1 September 2023 - 31 March 2024). This can be divided into headings should you wish (for example: planning, coaching, engagement etc) but a total should be shown.Instructions for Return of ProposalYour proposal should be submitted electronically through the Quick Quote facility on Public Contract Scotland by no later than the time and date stated below.Indicative Project Timeline and Milestones* Issue Invitation to Quote: 8 August 2023* Last date for supplier questions: 14 August 2023* Latest Quotation Return date: 12 noon on 25 August 2023* Evaluation completion target date: 28 August 2023* Contract Award(s) target date: 1 September 2023After the Quotation Return date, these dates are indicative only for general information.Contact DetailsNB any questions during the tendering stage should be directed through the Public Contracts Scotland Portal.Once the contract is awarded full contact details will be provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742596
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487822
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Perth & Kinross Council
Additional Buyers

Children's Hearings Scotland

City Property (Glasgow) LLP

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Maryhill Housing Association Ltd

Moray Council

North Lanarkshire Council

PKC

Perth and Kinross Council

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Government

Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) on behalf of Thenue Housing Association

Social Security Scotland

The City of Edinburgh Council

University of Dundee

University of Glasgow

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
PH1 5GD
Postcode Area
Perth
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
38
Supplier Names

2Circles Communications

AECOM

AMD Contract Services

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Air Science

Allied construction services(scot) ltd

Arcanum Information Security Ltd

Archway Roadmaster UK Ltd.

Athlon Mobility Services UK Ltd

Beyond Signage LTD

Capo Consulting

Change Mental Health

Clark Contracts Limited

DataVita Limited

E&EO UK Ltd

Everwarm Ltd

FRBK Ltd

Fairways GM

Field and Forest Machinery Ltd

Gordon Barbour

Graham + Sibbald

Harvey Nash Limited

Kick ICT Group Ltd

Lamdk Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MAM Contracting

NWH Group Ltd

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Proludic Ltd

SecuriGroup Ltd

Tay Ecology Ltd

Thistle Marine Ltd

Thomson Gray Construction Consultants

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

W H Kirkwood Ltd

Weir Forestry

West Lothian College

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