---
title: "F4OR Scottish Islands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553b4"
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buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
published: "2025-06-26"
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# F4OR Scottish Islands

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553b4

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## Summary

ORE Catapult, based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, has completed a direct award procurement for the "F4OR Scottish Islands" programme. The project falls under the services category related to research and development. The procurement process, governed by the UK's 2023 legal framework, culminated in the contract award to Irton Services Limited. The contract is scheduled to commence on 9th July 2025 and will continue through to the end of 2026, with a total value of £82,800. The procurement methodology was a direct award due to Irton Services' extensive previous involvement and expertise in the programme, ensuring expedience and continuity in delivery within the stipulated timeframe.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) similar to Irton Services, who have specialised skills and experience within the research and consultancy fields, especially those situated in or targeting the UK market. Businesses with a focus on business excellence and consultancy can leverage their capabilities to engage with similar programmes, benefiting from the exposure and revenue growth that such partnerships with public undertakings like ORE Catapult can offer. This contract exemplifies the value of niche expertise and established supplier relationships in navigating and succeeding in public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The purpose of this direct award is to appoint Itron Services for delivery of Business Excellence strand of the F4OR Scottish Islands programme. Irton Services has worked across previous iterations of this programme and is extremely knowledgeable on the requirements. To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961758649

### Procurement Information

Irton Services has worked across previous iterations of this programme and is extremely knowledgeable on the requirements and can meet the required timescales. Appointing a new provider will result in additional time which is not available at this stage. However we are in the process of putting a framework in place for future requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035235-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORE CATAPULT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1RD |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IRTON SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 07:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035235-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 15:47 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035203-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035235-2025
  26th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035203-2025
  25th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=961758649
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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