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P25-0003 Diversity in Investment Support

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise has awarded the contract for "Diversity in Investment Support" to Diversity VC after a tender process. The procurement involved providing support and consultation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the early-stage investment market. The process was completed on 2nd July 2024, with a value of £10,000. The contract was signed on 15th May 2024. The opportunity was advertised openly due to a lack of known suitable suppliers in the market. The procurement was in the "services" category and followed an open procedure. Glasgow was the location for this procurement.

This tender for "Diversity in Investment Support" by Scottish Enterprise presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion services. Companies aiming to provide consulting and support in these areas in the early-stage investment market would find this tender well-suited. The project aims to secure an industry-recognised accreditation for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices, creating a niche for businesses with expertise in this domain. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

P25-0003 Diversity in Investment Support

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITQ is to appoint a single supplier to deliver provide support and consultation in respect of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion around best practice in the early-stage investment market, as set out below, to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Enterprise wants to ensure it is an investor who has, or is aiming to have, market leading investment policies and processes for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I). The purpose of the project is to provide an industry recognised accreditation in respect of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the early-stage investment market with support and consultation to be provided as we work towards the accreditation. The timescale for this support commencing is important due to linkages to other existing ongoing projects that Scottish Enterprise is currently undertaking

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762731
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508825
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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


CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2024 - 22 Apr 2025 1-2 years
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
Lesley Reid
Contact Email
lesley.reid@scotent.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414685747

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
1
Supplier Name

DIVERSITY VC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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