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title: "Expert Help Management Consultancy"
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# Expert Help Management Consultancy

Buyer: SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02afa1

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## Summary

The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE) is currently undertaking a tender process titled "Expert Help Management Consultancy". This initiative falls within the services industry category and targets small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the South of Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway regions. The procurement method is an open procedure and is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 15th June 2021. Bidders may submit proposals for multiple Lots, including Strategy/Marketing & Communications, HR & Workforce Development, Innovation & Business Improvement, ICT/Digital, Low Carbon/Net Zero, and International Trade, with a total contract value of approximately £680,000. 

The tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses looking to engage in consultancy services, especially those specialising in financial consultancy, HR management, digital technology, and low-carbon solutions. Companies equipped to enhance SME operations or provide community benefits will find this tender particularly relevant. Furthermore, the framework encourages participation from SMEs, offering them the chance to compete for Lots within their expertise, thus fostering an ecosystem of growth and collaboration in the regional economy.

## Notice

The South of Scotland Enterprise Agency (SOSE) are undertaking a tender process to identify and appoint a ranked framework contract of Service Provider(s) covering all aspects of Operations-specific consultancy requirements for SME's within the South of Scotland (Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway) area. This contract will be divided into Lots as follows: Lot 1 - Strategy/Marketing & Communications Lot 2 - HR & Workforce Development Lot 3 - Innovation & Business Improvement Lot 4 - ICT/Digital Lot 5 - Low Carbon/Net Zero Lot 6 - International Trade Suppliers can bid for one, all or a mixture of the Lots.

### Lot Information

Strategy/Marketing & Communications

1-2-1 Engagement: - Strategic Review: Includes high level business planning, strategic reviews, 1-2-1 engagement with leadership teams, post covid recovery planning - Financial review: 1-2-1 engagement, Includes models, systems and reporting, strategic reviews of complex opportunities and taxation - Access to finance: 1-2-1 Includes shaping prospectus for approach to funders. Complementing investor readiness and the SIB resource as appropriate - Sales and marketing: Includes market assessment, domestic and international marketing Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

HR & Workforce Development

1-2-1 Engagement: -Human Resources: Includes employment and employee development - HR policy, planning and practice: Review employee engagement, wellbeing, Skills analysis and succession planning - Workplace culture Review: Help leadership teams to develop longer term workforce plans. Guidance on developing company structure Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

Innovation & Business Improvement

1-2-1 Engagement: - New product development: Intensive sessions with business owners and leaderships team - Process review: Includes areas of business improvement, operational, health & safety - Research & Development: Includes helping prepare for R&D - Governance: Includes board development, legal structure, new delivery/business models, collaboration - Intellectual Property: Includes Trademarks, Copyright, Registered Design and Patent advice - Change Management: Working directly with organisations to assist through a period of change, this be ownership, manufacturing methods or major staffing changes for example Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

ICT/Digital

1-2-1 Engagement: - Digital Boost Delivery: Digital Boost will give direct assistance businesses in South of Scotland Region with up to 21 hours of 1-2-1 support and consultancy to raise their skills and knowledge levels, so they adopt and optimise the use of digital technology. - Strategic Review: To complement and add value to the Digital Boost Delivery - Includes high level business planning and 1-2-1 engagement with leadership teams Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

Low Carbon/Net Zero

1-2-1 Engagement: -Environmental Impact Reports: Includes high level environmental Impact diagnostics - Environmental Reviews: Reviewing operations, benchmarking, and action plans Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

International Trade

1-2-1 Engagement: - New Market Development: Strategic Intensive sessions with business owners and leaderships team - Strategic Review: Includes high level business planning and 1-2-1 engagement with leadership teams - Access to finance: Includes shaping prospectus for approach to funders. Complementing investor readiness and the SIB resource as appropriate - Sales and marketing: Includes market assessment, domestic and international marketing Expert Help Surgeries: - Surgeries offering business 1.5 hour of expert help on strategy/Communications and Marketing

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12-month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019686-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £680,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £708,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4TA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ARENA HR; BECOME INTERACTIVE; BUSINESS & TOURISM SOLUTIONS; CONNECT THREE SOLUTIONS; MABBETT & ASSOCIATES LTD (MAIN QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; QUARTER PAST FIVE; STRATEGEM; TARGETING INNOVATION; THE LEADERSHIP FACTORY; ZOE STIRTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019686-2021
- 11 May 2021 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010288-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30448
- https://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com

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