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title: "Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ca4c"
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# Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ca4c

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for "Grant Management Services and Digital Support for the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF)", aimed at enhancing the digital capabilities of SMEs. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated under an open procurement method. The submission period ended on 20 August 2021, with a contract start date set for 22 November 2021 and an anticipated end date of 30 June 2023. The project's focus lies in the provision of administrative services, specifically supporting SMEs in adopting digital technologies, with proposals evaluated primarily on quality and price factors.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in digital services, grant management, and capacity building. Companies with a track record in administering funding for digital projects, particularly those supporting SMEs, are well-positioned to compete, especially if they can demonstrate relevant experience and adherence to quality standards. With a budget of up to £2,000,000 available for scaling the contract, successful bidders will play a pivotal role in bolstering Scotland's digital economy, thus fostering resilience and improving productivity in the SME sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit sought a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Digital Economy Unit is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier with a proven track record in administering large volumes of funding support and specialist advice to support SMEs to adopt digital technologies. The supplier will undertake the administration and management - including digital advice, capacity building, marketing, monitoring and post-programme appraisal - of the DigitalBoost Fund (DBF). The contract is being procured following the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Finance making funding available to support businesses to take advantage of digital technologies and digital skills. The funding is focused specifically on increasing SME digital capability and capacity in order to improve productivity, strengthen business resilience and support Scotland's economic recovery. 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: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the Contract until 12 May 2023. The Scottish Government reserve the option to scale-up the Contract. The maximum available scale-up budget will be 2 000 000 GBP (excluding VAT).

Renewal: The Scottish Government reserve the option to extend the Contract until 30 June 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,641,147 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANARKSHIRE ENTERPRISE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 75112100 - Administrative development project services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025238-2021
- 20 Jul 2021 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017118-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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