Award

DED-Project Fox - Commercial Advisor

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

14 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, has awarded a contract for "DED-Project Fox - Commercial Advisor" under an open procurement process. This project falls within the general public services category and is specifically designed for the delivery region of UKM. The procurement process has reached the completion and award stage as of 14th May 2025, and the contract was signed on 30th April 2025. The awarded contract is part of the CCS Framework RM6187 – Lot 4, with a total value of £375,000. The main procurement category is services, and the supplier selected for this contract is PricewaterhouseCoopers.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities for large consultancy firms with expertise in management consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in offering strategic commercial advisory services. Businesses adept in providing comprehensive consulting services can benefit from aligning with government initiatives such as Project Fox, which seeks specialised knowledge and strategic advice. The contract's focus on public services presents potential avenues for companies experienced in navigating public sector needs and delivering value-driven solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DED-Project Fox - Commercial Advisor

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of DED-Project Fox - Commercial Advisor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of DED-Project Fox - Commercial Advisor.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798665
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530278
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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