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Ecosystem Fund Delivery Partner

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the role of Ecosystem Fund Delivery Partner to Inspirent Ltd. This procurement, classified under CPV code 79400000 (business and management consultancy services), falls within the services category. The contract, bearing the ID FEB524081, was signed on 10 February 2025 and is worth £570,500 GBP. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with details formally published on 17 February 2025. The primary delivery address is within the UKM region, specifically focusing on areas in Scotland including Glasgow and Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grant management, startup support, ecosystem building, and public-private collaboration. Companies experienced in aligning with strategic objectives and maximizing the impact of resources will find this an attractive prospect. The contract aims to support Scotland's economic and entrepreneurial ambitions by scaling the Ecosystem Fund's reach and ensuring resilience, accountability, and value for public money. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Inspirent Ltd, which bring deep expertise and innovative approaches, are particularly well-suited to deliver these requirements and drive substantial business growth through this partnership.

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Notice Title

Ecosystem Fund Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The Scottish Government requires a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Delivery Partner for the Ecosystem Fund. The Ecosystem Fund plays a critical role in advancing Scotland's economic and entrepreneurial ambitions, aligning closely with key policies such as the Scottish Technology Ecosystem Review (STER), National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET), and other initiatives. As demand for the Fund's support continues to grow rapidly within the startup community, selecting a professional delivery partner is essential to effectively scale the Fund's reach and impact while ensuring resilience, accountability and value for public money.

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is anticipated that a delivery partner will be appointed to design, manage and grow the Fund's operations, partnerships and programmes in line with strategic objectives. The partner will bring deep expertise in grant management, start up support, ecosystem building and public-private collaboration to maximise the impact of the Fund's resources in supporting Scotland's most promising start-ups and driving economic growth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790875
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524081
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£570,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524081
    Ecosystem Fund Delivery Partner - The Scottish Government requires a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Delivery Partner for the Ecosystem Fund. The Ecosystem Fund plays a critical role in advancing Scotland's economic and entrepreneurial ambitions, aligning closely with key policies such as the Scottish Technology Ecosystem Review (STER), National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET), and other initiatives. As demand for the Fund's support continues to grow rapidly within the startup community, selecting a professional delivery partner is essential to effectively scale the Fund's reach and impact while ensuring resilience, accountability and value for public money.

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