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title: "High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework"
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# High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03282d

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## Summary

The contract titled "High Growth Ventures Specialist Business Support Framework" is being procured by Scottish Enterprise, located in Glasgow, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business management consultancy and related services. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 5th May 2022. The framework is designed to appoint multiple suppliers over a period of 24 months, with the possibility to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services tailored to high-growth ventures. Particularly suited to compete are firms with expertise in leadership coaching, corporate governance, innovation strategies, and data-driven business insights, especially those with experience in supporting nascent companies seeking significant investment. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong network in investment circles and have a proven record in mentoring or consulting for entrepreneurial start-ups will be in a favourable position to engage in this procurement process.

## Notice

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint multiple suppliers to a 5-lot framework, each lot may have up to 5 suppliers, to deliver entrepreneurial specialist business support to Scottish Enterprise's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies. The framework is expected to be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

### Lot Information

Leadership

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 1 providers will be expected to demonstrate experience of supporting early-stage founder/CEOs, of leading or significantly influencing a new or growing business at Board level, and/or be able to demonstrate experience of leading an innovative enterprise trading internationally.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 if required.

Investment and Corporate Governance

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 2 intense 1:1 support is required in those early stages to enable companies to prepare for investment and attract the right investors at the right time. Providers must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of helping early-stage companies raise significant investment, and of working at Board level with these types of start-ups.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial 24 months duration with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Innovation and Commercialisation

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 3 providers will be expected to demonstrate experience of helping early stage companies map, plan and commercialise their product/service development, and have a track record of being involved in similar high growth innovation driven enterprises in appropriate sectors.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if required

Data Opportunities

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 4 suppliers must have an in-depth knowledge and experience of working with businesses to explore and develop data-driven insights and commercial opportunities.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months if required.

Executive Education Programme

The main aim of this framework is to support and accelerate early-stage high growth companies aligned to the economic opportunities and national programmes above, with their journey towards closing significant investment to scale. Activity will focus on SE's High Growth Ventures (HGV) companies, clients from the High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP), and early-stage Account Managed Scale-Ups (AM Scale Ups). For Lot 5 providers must have experience of coaching/mentoring/educating early-stage, high growth ventures both at individual and cohort level.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial duration of 24 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021331-2022 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,875,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,875,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | (GW PARTNERS LTD T/A) METTA; BELLROCK TECHNOLOGY; EFFINI; ENTREPRENEUR BUSINESS SCHOOL; HIGH GROWTH START-UP SPECIALISTS; OXENTIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021331-2022
- 30 Mar 2022 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008594-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685350
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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