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International Technical Support Framework

Scottish Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "International Technical Support Framework" was conducted by Scottish Enterprise, a regional agency based at Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow. This tender falls under the industry category of Economic Affairs and is aimed at providing services within the UK region, specifically UKM. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the process has progressed to the award stage with a contract signed on 4th July 2025. This contract forms part of a framework agreement designed to assist Scottish-based exporters with complex trade and regulatory enquiries. The total contract value is £300,000, and the tender process allowed for electronic submissions up until its close on 5th June 2025.

This procurement opportunity is a significant avenue for businesses engaged in providing technical support, particularly those with expertise in handling complex trade and regulatory enquiries. The contract is ideal for firms specialising in export services and economic development, such as SMEs with a proven track record of delivering similar services. The rigorous procurement process places an emphasis on quality and effective service delivery, making it suitable for businesses that can demonstrate resilience, innovation, and a commitment to economic growth objectives. The completion of this project aims to enhance capabilities within exporting companies, ultimately contributing to business growth by boosting trade facilitation and compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Technical Support Framework

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier, operating under a Framework Agreement, to provide Services to Scottish Enterprise ("SE"), and the respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives (together, the "Purchasers"). Scottish Enterprise (therein referred to as SE) is seeking to tender a package of support to service the demand from Scottish based exporting companies with trade process and regulatory enquiries which are complex or technical in nature. The main objective is to assist companies to overcome real time challenges and issues to help them continue to export goods and services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single supplier, operating under a Framework Agreement, to provide Services to Scottish Enterprise ("SE"), and the respective subsidiary and associated companies and undertakings, and public bodies sharing complementary economic development and/or training objectives (together, the "Purchasers"). Scottish Enterprise (therein referred to as SE) is seeking to tender a package of support to service the demand from Scottish based exporting companies with trade process and regulatory enquiries which are complex or technical in nature. The main objective is to assist companies to overcome real time challenges and issues to help them continue to export goods and services.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be award for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend by 1 period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796708
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535615
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
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

Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade

Further Information

Notice Documents

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