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title: "Provision of Tech Scalers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f7f6"
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# Provision of Tech Scalers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f7f6

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting an open tender for the "Provision of Tech Scalers," primarily targeting specialist training services aimed at fostering technology start-ups and scale-ups in Scotland. This initiative forms part of a broader strategy to establish a national network facilitating collaboration and education among technology enterprises. The tender period has been extended, with bids now due by 24 January 2022. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, reflecting a significant investment in the growth of the Scottish tech ecosystem valued at £42 million.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in training services and technology solutions, particularly those capable of delivering programmes that enhance the competitiveness of start-ups. Companies with experience in educational partnerships, mentorship roles, and inclusivity initiatives would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. The focus on community benefits also suggests that businesses that can demonstrate commitment to social value and collaboration with educational institutions will have an advantage in the tendering process.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier (thereinafter the Service Provider) with a proven track record in helping technology start-ups and scale-ups to learn, grow and achieve their ambitions. The Service Provider will undertake the administration and management of a national network of tech-scalers - new economic infrastructure to provide technology start-ups and scale-ups with the community environment, networks, support and education they need to grow.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objectives of this contract are to: - Contribute, over time, to a sustained increase in the rate of profitable, scaled technology businesses generated by the Scottish tech ecosystem. - Create, for the first time, a truly world-class national infrastructure to co-locate, educate and scale technology companies. - Provide technology companies with free access to first-rate commercial education in internet economy growth techniques and related disciplines. - Provide technology companies with access to high-quality, long-term, flexible and affordable incubation space. - Support the creation of a world class community and market square environment; facilitating collaboration, networking and the exchange of ideas. - Provide full virtual access to commercial education and community events for technology companies unable to physically co-locate. - Provide a clear focal point for the Scottish tech ecosystem and to create a scaled, expert partner to collaborate with the broader STER programme to establish Scotland as a first rate European tech hub.

Renewal: 2 optional extensions of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021239-2022 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,000,000 |
| Lots value | £42,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,237,767 |

## 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 | CODEBASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021239-2022
- 16 Dec 2021 at 12:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028807-2021
- 16 Dec 2021 at 12:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031391-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000673104
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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