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title: "F4OR - Sector Specific Industrial Advisor Framework"
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buyer: "OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT"
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# F4OR - Sector Specific Industrial Advisor Framework

Buyer: OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0c9092b-7a9b-42a1-8246-b7ef41f490e9

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## Summary

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult is seeking consultants for the "F4OR - Sector Specific Industrial Advisor Framework" within the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and Related Services. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a contract value of £170,000 and a minimum bid value of £1. This framework includes two lots, one focused on North East Scotland. The contract period runs from 3rd May 2021 to 2nd May 2025, with the tender period having ended on 20th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their consultancy services within the renewable energy sector. Businesses with experience in delivering the role of Sector Specific Industrial Advisor or similar consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete. With funding potentially sourced from various other funding bodies, this framework may facilitate multiple projects, creating avenues for sustained business growth.

## Notice

ORE Catapult has a requirement for a Consultant to fulfil the role of the Sector Specific Industrial Advisor (SSIA) for the F4OR North East Scotland programme and for additional Consultant(s) to fulfil similar roles in any future requirements of a similar nature. Tenderers are to be aware that funding for any projects awarded from this Framework Agreement may be provided by other funding sources. The Framework Agreement shall therefore consist of the following two (2) Lots: * LOT 1 - Sector Specific Industrial Advisor - North East Scotland (NES) (Contract) * LOT 2 - Sector Specific Industrial Advisor (Framework) Consultants may apply for any one or both Lots within this Framework Agreement. Additional information: The Invitation to Tender Documentation can be obtained, free of charge, from https://procontract.due-north.com Publication Ref # DN531223

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9934e4-be19-4d90-8239-ecd3df87975a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 23 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 14 May 2021 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9934e4-be19-4d90-8239-ecd3df87975a
- 20 Apr 2021 at 09:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd86261-9dfa-4d9d-8ff2-d87c1b9eec4b
- 23 Mar 2021 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd86261-9dfa-4d9d-8ff2-d87c1b9eec4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9934e4-be19-4d90-8239-ecd3df87975a
  14th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd86261-9dfa-4d9d-8ff2-d87c1b9eec4b
  20th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.ore.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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