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title: "IMPACT30"
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# IMPACT30

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0328d7

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## Summary

The IMPACT30 procurement project, initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), aims to deliver development consultancy services throughout the Highlands and Islands region. This active tender process is in the planning stage, with a contract value estimated between GBP 1,067,000 and GBP 1,600,000 over a maximum duration of four years. The initial contract period is set to commence in July 2022 and extend for three years, with an optional one-year renewal. The deadline for tender submission is 24 May 2022 and responses must be submitted electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those in consultancy, training, and development services. Companies specialising in supporting young entrepreneurs and small enterprises will find this particularly relevant, as the programme is designed to focus on growth potential across all sectors. By providing intensive support to a cohort of 177 businesses, successful bidders will not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to significant community benefits within the region, thereby establishing a strong local presence and network.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to provide the IMPACT30 support programme across the Highlands and Islands Enterprise region. Key activities will cover a range of topics considered vital for all young entrepreneurs and enterprises as well as bespoke subjects developed around the individual needs of the entrepreneur. The services will start from August 2022 for an initial period of 3 years, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This programme will provide the intensive and longer-term support to enterprises over the course of 12 month for each cohort. The programme is open to all sectors, with the focus being on growth potential. We expect that there will be 177 participating enterprises receiving support through the programme. See the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance document for full details. 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: HIE may require the supplier to provide additional services. Any such modification shall be in terms of Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. See the Scope of Requirements for full details.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020924-2022 |
| 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 | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,414,373 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLFLUENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2022 at 09:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020924-2022
- 1 Apr 2022 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008764-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00313
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000679070
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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