Tender

PROVISION OF EXPORT PROMOTION EVALUATION 2025

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the provision of an independent evaluation of export promotion activities being delivered by various delivery partners. This contract falls under the industry category of services, specifically focused on economic affairs, environmental protection, and general public services. Based in Glasgow with coverage in the UKM region, the procurement process is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their electronic proposals by 8th May 2025 at 14:00 GMT, and the contract, valued at £90,000, is set to commence on 16th May 2025, running until 30th April 2026. This open procedure method ensures a transparent competitive bidding process.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in economic evaluation, export consultancy, and strategic planning. The independent evaluation aims to assess and enhance the effectiveness of export promotion strategies, offering a platform for consulting firms with expertise in these areas to demonstrate their skills and drive business growth. Companies with a robust track record in analytical assessment, cost-effectiveness studies, and delivering actionable insights will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract and potentially establish or strengthen their relationship with a major public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF EXPORT PROMOTION EVALUATION 2025

Notice Description

An independent evaluation of export promotion activities being delivered by delivery partners

Lot Information

Lot 1

An independent evaluation of export promotion activities being delivered by delivery partners which will assess the impact and cost effectiveness of that support, what is working well and what could be improved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796195
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528221
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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