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US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, is overseeing the procurement process for the "US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services" contract, which is part of the Economic Affairs category. This contract aims to deliver customised, immersive support to six Scottish technology companies, preparing them for the US market and enabling their sales efforts, among other objectives. The process was initiated via an open procurement method on 6th September 2024, with bids closing on 27th September 2024. The contract was awarded on 1st November 2024 to Arteco Management Inc., and the contract period extends for 210 days with a total value of £99,000. The primary services will be delivered between Scotland and Silicon Valley, USA.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in market entry strategies, particularly those with experience in the technology sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in preparing companies for international markets, validating product-market fit, and crafting strategic plans for investor meetings would find this contract especially rewarding. The open procurement method underlines a fair competition environment, making it ideal for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in high-growth international markets.

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Notice Title

US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Services

Notice Description

The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver customised, intensive, immersive wrap-around support to a cohort of 6 Scottish technology companies (up to 2 individuals per company) that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver customised, intensive, immersive wrap-around support to a cohort of 6 Scottish technology companies (up to 2 individuals per company) that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000777347
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517406
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 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
SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ARTECO MANAGEMENT INC. (DBA "USA LAUNCHING PAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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