Award

Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services

SRUC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

SRUC has completed the procurement process for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services, awarding the contract on 15 April 2025 to GORSE Services Limited. This contract falls under the Higher Education, Further Education, Research, and Consultancy industry category and covers SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries, Scotland (UKM92). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded as part of an ongoing programme aimed at supporting delivery and impact evaluation, with key activities spanning seven days per month under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain Programme Director.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in higher education, research, and digital transformation. Businesses with expertise in project delivery and impact evaluation, particularly in the dairy industry, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract is valued at £54,600, reinforcing the potential for substantial revenue generation and industry reputation strengthening. SMEs providing consultancy services that meet stringent insurance requirements and possess a robust track record in the sector will find this tender especially advantageous.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Digital Dairy Chain Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Working under the direction of the Digital Dairy Chain (DCC) Programme Director, SRUC seeks external project expertise, averaging seven days per month, to support the delivery and impact evaluation of the on-going DDC programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see full description of requirement in the attached invitation to tender document.. In their SPD response, Tenderers are required to disclose 1. their ("general") yearly turnover for the previous three financial years; 2. that their insurance cover meets the following levels: Employer's Compulsory Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million) Professional Indemnity Insurance (GBP 5 million) Public Liability Insurance (GBP 10 million)

Renewal: One extension of 12 months by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788397
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528393
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months 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
SRUC
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@sruc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315354000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 3JG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GORSE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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