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TechHUB Technology Advice service

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a contract for providing tailored 1:1 technology advice and support to businesses within the food and drink sector in the Highland Council area. The contract, part of the Northern Innovation Hub programme and funded by the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, aims to enhance technology adoption and implementation among an estimated 35 businesses. Intelligens Consulting Ltd has been awarded the contract which commences on 1 October 2024 and runs until 31 January 2026. The open procurement method was used for this service category under the procurement stage 'Award'. The total contract value is GBP 103,000.

This tender represents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in technological consultancy and support, particularly those focused on the food and drink sector. SMEs with expertise in technology adoption and implementation can greatly benefit from engaging with HIE, which is committed to regional economic development. Firms experienced in providing customized technology solutions will find this contract particularly suitable. This initiative not only fosters technology enhancement but also amplifies business credibility and extensive networking in the region.

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Notice Title

TechHUB Technology Advice service

Notice Description

HIE advertised a tender opportunity to provide a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide tailored 1:1 support and advice to an estimated 35 businesses operating in the food and drink sector in the Highland Council (only) area to increase the level of technology adoption and implementation within the food and drink sector. It will be funded by HIE and the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal and is part of the Northern Innovation Hub (NIH) programme. THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED. The contract has a start date of 1.10.2024 and an end date of 31.01.2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that these services will be required from October 2024 for a period of 15 months until December 2025, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulations 8, 9 and 10 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Options: Description of options: HIE may modify this contract with regard to demand and budgetary availability or where HIE's strategic focus changes as a result of changes in Scottish Government policy or as a result of a direction given to them by the Scottish Government. This may result in amendments to requirements under the contract including but not limited to: - the number of days support offered to each business - the number of businesses offered specialist advice - the addition of similar Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769126
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514042
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

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

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 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
hieprocurement
Contact Email
graeme.adair@hient.co.uk, hieprocurement@hient.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463383084, +44 1463383124

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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELLIGENS CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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