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title: "Associates Framework - ITT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a53f"
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# Associates Framework - ITT

Buyer: IMPROVEMENT SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a53f

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## Summary

The Improvement Service initiated an 'Associates Framework - ITT' tender, aiming to provide expert support and resources to councils and Community Planning Partnerships (CPPs) in the UK. The procurement falls under the services category with a classification in general public services. Although the estimated value is difficult to quantify, it is approximated between £100,000 and £300,000 per annum, making it a significant opportunity. This process is at the award stage as of 12 April 2021, following an open procurement method which allows for broader participation from suppliers.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses focused on consultancy and support services, particularly those with expertise in project management, business analysis, and change management. Companies capable of delivering timely, specialised support for public sector organisations are well-suited to compete, especially those that can demonstrate knowledge and experience, alongside the necessary qualifications. Given the flexible basis of the framework agreement, businesses that can adapt to specific Council needs and provide strategic insights are likely to benefit from this procurement.

## Notice

An 'Associates Framework' is being commissioned by the Improvement Service as part of our support for councils and CPPs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The key purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS, CPPs and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. Associates are external providers who will be contracted through the Framework Agreement to provide services such as advice, guidance, consultancy, facilitation, programme and project management support, research and change management support and organisational development support. This support will relate to matters of strategy, structure, management, operations or services and may include the identification of options with recommendations, or assistance with the implementation of solutions. Such support will be time-limited and provided outside the 'business-as-usual' environment when in-house skills are not available. Note that the overall estimated value of the contract is very difficult to quantify however the best estimate is approx. 100,000 - 300,000 GPB per annum. Additional Scottish Councils who are not named in the contract may also access, if the requirement arises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007630-2021 |
| 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 | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPROVEMENT SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6AX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ANIMATE CONSULTING; ANNE MACCOLL CONSULTING; AXIOM CONSULTANCY; COMPASS GEOGRAPHICS; CYGNUS EXTRA; DAVID O'NEILL ASSOCIATES.; DAVID ROBERTSON CONSULTING; GUNN STEWART SOLUTIONS; LANDINFORM; MADELEINE O'BRIEN CONSULTING; NOTOSH; PROCURE LEASK; S CARRUTH; SMART CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND; THE REACH PARTNERSHIP; TRUEMAN CHANGE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 75110000 - General public services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2021 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007630-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.improvementservice.org.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:594945-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10882

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