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title: "Specialist Advice Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c80"
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buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
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# Specialist Advice Framework Agreement

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c80

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) seeking a Supply Partner for a Specialist Advice Framework Agreement. The contract is classified under business and management consultancy services and is based in Inverness, UK. The procurement was initiated on 15 March 2021 and is currently complete, with an estimated budget of £900,000 for the framework over three years, with an initial requirement for services starting from 1 April 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing broader participation, and it follows the guidelines of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents an opportunity for consultancy firms specialised in business and management services, particularly those offering project management, business analysis, or business development consultancy. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality advice and demonstrating a strong management methodology, innovation, and added value will be well-positioned to compete. As the framework may also involve sub-contracting arrangements for service delivery, companies with a robust network of qualified advisors may find significant growth opportunities through this contract.

## Notice

THIS IS CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCURMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE. HIE requires a Supply Partner to identify, procure and manage specialist advisors capable of delivering advice to our clients on a case by case basis. For clarity, the Framework will not be for the delivery of advice. The delivery of advice will be provided by advisors directly to clients. However, it is recognised that some organisations may be able to undertake both elements. Delivery of advice will therefore be via a separate arrangement between the client and an advisor. It is expected that advice services will be required from 1st April 2021 for an initial period of 3 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. The total 3 year budget currently available for this Framework and for the subsequent delivery of Specialist Advice is 2.9m GBP (excluding VAT). However, for the avoidance of doubt, the overall 3 year Framework value is maximum 900k GBP (ex VAT) which relates only to the services being delivered under the Framework - the costs of the subsequent delivery of the specialist advice (whether by the Supply Partner directly, or by a third party advisor) will be paid for by HIE clients so are not included in the Framework value.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The key Objectives of the Framework are as follows: 1. Establish and maintain a pool or data base of competent, quality assured advisors 2. Delivery of high quality "one to one" advice 3. Delivery of high quality "one to many" advice4. 4. Delivery of high-quality programmes 5. Improve and develop Specialist Advice delivery in the HIE area such that the use of existing sources is maximised, and duplication of effort is avoided 6. Identify where added value can be achieved through management role 7. Management and Administration of service Full details can be found in the ITT. Additional information: 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.

Options: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005391-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £969,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON ANDERSON & BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005391-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00313
- https://aab.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:520592-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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