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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise has initiated a public procurement process for its "US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Service" aimed at facilitating Scottish science and technology companies to expand in the US market. This tender falls under the industry category of "Economic affairs" with a procurement focus on services, valued at £179,000. The process is conducted as an open procedure, reflecting its active status in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by the 10th of September 2025, at 11:00 AM, with contract activities anticipated to commence from the 6th of October 2025. The procurement is administered from Glasgow, UK, and aligns with Scottish Enterprise’s goal of fostering sustainable economic growth.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in international market expansion and business strategy development. Companies adept at providing strategic marketing, product validation, and sales planning services for the US market will find this contract particularly favourable. The programme targets firms that can deliver comprehensive support tailored for high-level US meetings, making it ideal for businesses with experience in navigating cross-border market entry in the science and technology sectors. By participating, firms could not only contribute to the growth of Scottish businesses but also strengthen their own portfolio through significant international exposure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

US MarketBooster Programme - Consultancy Service

Notice Description

The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver intensive wrap-around support to a cohort 8 Scottish science & technology companies looking to scale in the US, that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings. It is anticipated that this contract will commence on the 6th of October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main services being procured via this contract are to deliver intensive wrap-around support to a cohort 8 Scottish science & technology companies looking to scale in the US, that will a) prepare them for the US market b) help them validate their product fit for the US market c) enable their sales effort and d) craft a US strategy and execution plan appropriate for US investor/board level meetings. It is anticipated that this contract will commence on the 6th of October 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807832
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN546513
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,004 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 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
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
ABERDEEN
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

Launching Pad Ventures LLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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