---
title: "F4OR Scottish Islands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0553c0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORE CATAPULT"
published: "2025-06-25"
---

# F4OR Scottish Islands

Buyer: ORE CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0553c0

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## Summary

ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, has completed the award stage for the "F4OR Scottish Islands" programme, focusing on research and development services. This tender was assigned through a direct award process to Irton Services Limited, an SME located in West Midlands, due to their extensive experience with previous iterations of the programme. The procurement process for this contract was justified by the need for expertise and the impracticality of introducing a new supplier at this time. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1st July 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2026. The total value of this award is £82,800, covering the necessary services to be delivered across the UK. 

The direct award underlines potential business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with a proven track record in research and development consultancy services within similar programmes. Firms specialising in these areas can leverage such procurement processes to establish strong relationships with public sector organisations like ORE Catapult. The collaboration suggests that businesses with niche expertise and capability to deliver within tight timelines have competitive advantages. Companies in the UK, particularly those with previous engagements in public sector projects, can find similar opportunities to expand their portfolio and increase their market presence.

## 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=956480836

### 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/035228-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency 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 | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 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 | Pending |
| 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

- 25 Jun 2025 at 18:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035228-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035228-2025
  25th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=956480836
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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